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grueling

[groo-uh-ling, groo-ling] / ˈgru ə lɪŋ, ˈgru lɪŋ /


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That victory made the Myanmar native a champion questioned by some, but Van legitimized his reign by prevailing in a grueling battle against Tatsuro Taira last May, stopping his challenger in the final round.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Molchanova said the legal process was grueling, including sharing her private medical history, but she said she feels good knowing it may have spared other victims.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026

He’s known for hosting grueling hours-long meetings where he asks endless follow-up questions.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 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

Building an airplane was nothing compared to shepherding research through Langleys grueling review process.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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