arduously

Example Sentences

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I think it all started with those darn clichés, thinking I had to work so arduously at everything.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Lying on a rug, David Muhire arduously lifted his thigh as a carer in a white uniform placed weights on it to increase the effort and work the muscles.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

"The German economy is set to recover only arduously from the crises of the past three years," the Bundesbank said.

From Reuters • Jun. 16, 2023

There is a long, arduously difficult and relentless journey to reach the heights Taylor has scaled, but the young fighter from Fauldhouse is confident in his abilities.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2022

Mary Anne began a slow, arduously clumsy dance that began to accelerate as she circumnavigated her father’s easy chair.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy