exertion

Example Sentences

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Between the travel and the exertion, I was incredibly fatigued.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

"My body has lost the ability to recover from exertion," he says.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

The trackers can help monitor physical exertion, stress levels and heart rate.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

The challenge, he said, is the overall physical exertion — he expects the feat will test his endurance more than his climbing skills.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

His body stayed warm from the physical exertion but inside, his heart felt chilled.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret