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exertion

[ig-zur-shuhn] / ɪgˈzɜr ʃən /


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As a result of the physical exertion, the former chef claims that she “became dizzy, began choking and gasping for air, and required assistance from security personnel, who intervened by providing water and aid.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

But they struggle when the exertion is more varied and intermittent.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

The net effect is that our heart delivers less blood and oxygen to our muscles, and our capacity for physical exertion drops.

From Barron's May 23, 2026

The Los Angeles County medical examiner said the cause of death stemmed from the combined effects of physical exertion, environmental heat exposure, blunt trauma and COVID-19 infection.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 6, 2026

Nick's face, already red from exertion, grew redder.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood

In Tampa he was without key Arsenal figures and certain starters Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, afforded a rest after their Premier League title-winning exertions and the Champions League final loss to Paris St-Germain.

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

It was a hangover from the mental and physical exertions spent over the whole Bethpage cycle.

From BBC Mar. 4, 2026

Newcastle's exertions in securing a 1-1 draw away to European champions Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, while Liverpool cruised to a 6-0 win over Qarabag at home in the Champions League, showed after the break.

From Barron's Jan. 31, 2026

Rangers' 3-1 defeat in Porto summed up their European exertions this season.

From BBC Jan. 29, 2026

We stood back, breathless from our exertions, compelled as always to wait and watch the dreadful Carleton while he performed the ritual of inspection.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl




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