physical effort

Example Sentences

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On Sunday, the most powerful reminder of Hugh's life will be his father's huge physical effort - and his son's shoes draped around his shoulders.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Anselmet pushed on, his smooth metronomic movements belying the intense physical effort required on the unrelenting course.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

But researchers are finding that the brain also has a powerful influence, especially in how hard physical effort feels.

From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026

But in a gritty, physical effort from the Trojans, their defense and work on the glass ruled the day.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2025

I had to make a physical effort to keep from looking too surprised.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi