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grueling

[groo-uh-ling, groo-ling] / ˈgru ə lɪŋ, ˈgru lɪŋ /


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The remaining three stages will determine the winner: Grueling mountain legs on Friday and Saturday followed by a hilly individual time trial that ends the race in Verona on Sunday.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2022

Grueling field work was not to her liking.

From Washington Times • Nov. 14, 2018

Grueling in the best of times, an administration job now seems even less appealing to many potential recruits.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2018

Grueling in the wrong hands, the play's relentless attacks and counterattacks have a revelatory power when the right cast comes together.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2016

Deal, no deal: Grueling drama en route to Iran nuclear pact Marathon bargaining that led to historic agreement included humor, warmth and gut-churning intensity.

From Washington Post • Nov. 25, 2013




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