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arduous

[ahr-joo-uhs, ahr-dyoo-] / ˈɑr dʒu əs, ˈɑr dju- /


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Targeting the German market, the company aims to "relieve" drivers of repetitive and arduous tasks through its AI solutions.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Even when there are direct heirs involved, they might not be up to the arduous administrative task of being a trustee or executor after the death of the principal.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

After years of what you can imagine were arduous meetings about wardrobe strategy, it was a delight to see BTS having entered its grown-up wear-whatever-you-like era.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

The Via Alpina route is considered so arduous and technical that only a handful of runners have ever attempted it under formal timing.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

They will be trying for her, which means she’ll have to try for them, too, and this will be harder and more arduous than her run today.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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