laborious
Example Sentences
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“While we have tried to simplify the underlying concepts behind the Ontology model, building and implementing an Ontology in a large enterprise is a laborious process,” the analysts say.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
The pharma giants will still have other moats, notably the laborious regulatory and testing regime as well as distribution.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
And sometimes, that extra bit of effort just seems too laborious.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026
She wanted to digitise and streamline those laborious tasks into a piece of tech that she can view on her cellphone or computer.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026
The descent was laborious, but once they had reached ground level, Taran felt all the more convinced they would save time.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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