exhaustion
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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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