grueling

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Yet the report also gave a strong hint about why people are searching for stability: The job hunt today can be grueling.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Luckily for us, “House of David” showrunner Jon Erwin emphasizes the grueling battle required to pull this off instead of the field surgery.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

That’s relatively common in figure skating for gold medal winners who face a rush of media and commercial opportunities after a grueling four-year Olympic buildup.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

She tried working as a home-health aide, but the $13-an-hour job was grueling and difficult by bus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

August thirteenth finally arrived after four days of grueling practices with Ed.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad