exertion
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Haze caused by Canadian wildfires has blanketed the New York region, prompting officials to urge residents to reduce outdoor exertion and stay indoors if possible.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
The medical condition can increase the risk of serious injury or death following extreme exertion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
"By contrast, heatwaves during the already warmer summers reduce economic activity, as physical exertion outdoors becomes increasingly impaired," it said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
But they struggle when the exertion is more varied and intermittent.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
"It would require no undue exertion of force?"
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
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
But Celtic faded badly in the second period after their midweek European exertions as Hearts filled the home crowd with belief that the Old Firm stranglehold can be broken.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2025
But the exertions meant he was not able to complete the semi-final against Alexander Zverev three days later.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2025
It could be that he was simply taking care after his prior exertions in this match, and with the fifth Test at The Oval beginning on Thursday.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2025
Through my father’s exertions a part of the inheritance of Elizabeth had been restored to her by the Austrian government.
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
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