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exhaustion

[ig-zaws-chuhn] / ɪgˈzɔs tʃən /


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Parents like John Sr. and Bernadette realize how heavily heroism drags on a person, and the exhaustion of being the first or the only to breathe rare air in exclusive company.

From Salon Aug. 31, 2026

Mr. Turturro exudes the bleary exhaustion of a man nursing an epochal hangover.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Yet, every day ends with him retreating to his cave in exhaustion.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

None of the Roseburia species increased how long the mice could run before reaching exhaustion.

From Science Daily Aug. 22, 2026

As if recognizing their exhaustion, the grandfather announced that they would take a break.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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