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exertion

[ig-zur-shuhn] / ɪgˈzɜr ʃən /


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Every class I’d return home breathless from exertion and excitement.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 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

Before leaving, Haupt asked the doctor for a signed note to give his employer, advising against any physical exertion until a diagnosis was determined.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

For Britain's Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, who withdrew from the meeting after her exertions in taking continental silver behind Werro in Birmingham, it only emphasised the challenge she faces in the event.

From BBC Aug. 27, 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

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

His exertions were repaid by Calpurnia with the offer of coffee and an invitation to supper, both of which he accepted.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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