arduous
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In “Task,” I wanted to explore a crisis of faith with honesty and without easy answers, because that is exactly how I have found my own faith journey — arduous and circuitous.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
He agrees that tech should help to “relieve humans of arduous, repetitive or dangerous tasks” and “provide intelligent support,” but also warns of growing A.I.-induced inequality, which exacerbates poverty and forced migration.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
The arduous, outdoor pilgrimage will be held against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions but also under punishing heat, with temperatures forecast to top 40C for much of the week.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
After facing Crystal Palace in Krakow, Poland, in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League semi-final on Thursday, the Ukrainian Premier League leaders will begin an arduous journey.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Ebony, who’s been sitting over there, goes through the arduous process of getting up with her cane and walks toward me.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
Vocabulary lists containing arduous
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Grade 10, List 2
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