- present participle of exhaust.
exhausting
Example Sentences
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For Scott, the journey from campaign launch to parliamentary debate has been a long and exhausting one, although one he could also not imagine abandoning.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Some of the decline stems from people exhausting their benefits, but companies are hiring more workers and jobs have become a bit easier to find.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
As media has evolved alongside foodie-ism, it’s undeniably become an exhausting quest to find the best.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
In recent months, the company has faced criticism from users complaining that they were exhausting their usage quotas too quickly and having to pay high prices to continue.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The nights would be frosty, the going perilous and exhausting; there could be no help expected from any human agency.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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