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strenuous

[stren-yoo-uhs] / ˈstrɛn yu əs /




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For some users, Runna’s savings came with a hidden cost: an injury from plans they said were too strenuous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 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 tram offers hikers who don’t feel like taking the strenuous Cactus to Clouds route: From the tram’s Mountain Station, you can hike 10 miles out and back, which shaves off about 10 arduous miles.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Just going down the long staircase was as strenuous as fighting against a current.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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