strenuous

Example Sentences

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The U.S. military made strenuous efforts to distance itself from Israel when it mounted its Desert Storm campaign in 1991 to evict Iraqi forces from Kuwait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 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

It almost did a few times, but it always managed to pull through due to strict sharing of resources, strenuous discipline, and constant vigilance against any further attacks from the Capitol.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins