exertion

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs are physically demanding when they require sustained exertion such as climbing, heavy lifting, standing or walking.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

Every class I’d return home breathless from exertion and excitement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

Haze caused by Canadian wildfires has blanketed the New York region, prompting officials to urge residents to reduce outdoor exertion and stay indoors if possible.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

"By contrast, heatwaves during the already warmer summers reduce economic activity, as physical exertion outdoors becomes increasingly impaired," it said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

The lever never budged, though Donovan’s face twisted appallingly with exertion.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov

Newcastle's exertions in securing a 1-1 draw away to European champions Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, while Liverpool cruised to a 6-0 win over Qarabag at home in the Champions League, showed after the break.

From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026

But Celtic faded badly in the second period after their midweek European exertions as Hearts filled the home crowd with belief that the Old Firm stranglehold can be broken.

From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2025

But the exertions meant he was not able to complete the semi-final against Alexander Zverev three days later.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2025

It could be that he was simply taking care after his prior exertions in this match, and with the fifth Test at The Oval beginning on Thursday.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2025

I imagined the silence of the hall when I struck the last chord; my bow wavering in silence; and me standing alone before the faces of a mob unimpressed by my exertions.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson