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exhaustion

[ig-zaws-chuhn] / ɪgˈzɔs tʃən /


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All of the sailors who spoke with the Journal agreed the toughest part was not knowing when the deployment would end, as the days ran together and exhaustion worsened.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

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

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

Clare’s exhaustion was overcome by a surge of adrenaline.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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