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physical effort



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Ms. Saxbe is sarcastic about the “visible” work men do, dismissing the physical effort and planning required by, say, roof and plumbing repairs, while championing the more challenging “invisible labor” that women perform.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

On Sunday, the most powerful reminder of Hugh's life will be his father's huge physical effort - and his son's shoes draped around his shoulders.

From BBC Apr. 25, 2026

One of the obstacles to overcome is the idea that exoskeletons reduce physical effort and diminish the health benefits of exercise.

From Barron's Jan. 8, 2026

Despite the delays and the physical effort involved, researchers found no significant differences in blood glucose levels between the hatchlings that crossed sargassum and those that did not.

From Science Daily Nov. 24, 2025

I had to make a physical effort to keep from looking too surprised.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi




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