grueling
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He’s known for hosting grueling hours-long meetings where he asks endless follow-up questions.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
It’s easy to imagine students sweating through grueling tests of guitar technique and herculean vocal challenges, but one of Dean’s key lessons was about band dynamics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Experts say this year’s summer heat has been particularly grueling since nighttime temperatures have remained high and coastal areas have been hotter than usual.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Volunteers and rescuers persevered with the grueling task of digging through the rubble, looking for any signs of life after the critical 72-hour window passed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
His father had set a grueling pace, and it had taken its toll.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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