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grueling

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


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He required employees to attend self-help seminars and show their athletic prowess by completing grueling hikes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

But the most grueling step came when Secret Service agents called the suspected victims.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 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

So much of his job was just plain grueling, the challenges huge and often seemingly intractable.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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