strenuous
Example Sentences
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Moving the rock through finer and finer grits is time-consuming, strenuous and not always rewarding.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
Shopping for a home loan on top of the strenuous process of shopping for the house itself might sound exhausting — but buyers who skip this undertaking often end up considerably overpaying for their mortgage.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Officials have warned people to stay indoors to avoid the smoke, and to avoid strenuous activity and heavy breathing when spending time outside.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
“Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
For another two months he didn't have the strength and stamina to do any of the strenuous physical labor his previous jobs required.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
Vocabulary lists containing strenuous
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And Then There Were None
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