strenuous

Example Sentences

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Friday, and residents are urged to watch out for signs of heat stroke, drink plenty of fluids and avoid strenuous outdoor exercise.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“I am certain,” he wrote in one letter, “that we must make strenuous efforts … to improve the so-called Army mind.”

From Slate • Feb. 9, 2026

"Acting is strenuous work. Let's see what surprises are in store."

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Castro was freed in late November after strenuous diplomatic efforts by France and flown home to Paris, where his mother had been frantically awaiting news of his fate.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

The work did not seem too taxing to us that day, but in the coming weeks and months, we found it could be quite strenuous.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela