grueling
adjective
gru·el·ing
ˈgrü-ə-liŋ 
variants
or gruelling
: trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
a grueling race
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Examples of grueling in a Sentence
running a marathon is grueling
cutting diamonds can be grueling work
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But the homecoming for Hollywood after the grueling SAG-AFTRA strike has hardly gone as envisioned in the Canadian province, which is known for doubling for U.S. locales such as New York, Boston, and Georgia.
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
After a grueling trek, visitors are met with a stunning sight: a serene lake of pale blue water, nestled among towering peaks.
—CBS News, 15 May 2024
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
After a grueling trek, visitors are met with a stunning sight: a serene lake of pale blue water, nestled among towering peaks.
—CBS News, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for grueling
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“Grueling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grueling. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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