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
ABC’s strenuous arguments mark a departure for the Disney-owned outlet.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
For horses, “downshifting” from strenuous exercise is risky.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing strenuous
List 6
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And Then There Were None
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