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strenuous
adjective
Taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
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ˈstɹɛnjuəs
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adjective
Taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
“His final, straining burst of speed”
adjective
Characterized by or performed with much energy or force
“Strenuous exercise”
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His final, straining burst of speed
A strenuous task
{'source': 'F.D.Roosevelt', 'text': 'your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here'}
Strenuous exercise
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