Herculean
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It's a feat Wiseman has dubbed "Herculean" and which humanity has not accomplished in more than half-a-century.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
And the cancellation process can require a Herculean effort.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
“Even understanding Elon Musk’s history of doing difficult things, this seems like a Herculean task,” analysts from Morgan Stanley said in a recent note about Tesla developing a chip fab.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
But as “Hamlet” revivals go, there’s not much insight to be gained from this Herculean undertaking.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026
Ryan’s Herculean effort continued until he was able to remove enough wreckage for Merrithew to wiggle free.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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