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exertion
[ ig-zur-shuhn ]
noun
- vigorous action or effort:
physical and mental exertion.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- an effort:
a great exertion to help others.
- exercise, as of power or faculties.
- an instance of this.
Other Word Forms
- ԴDze·tDz noun
- -·tDz noun
- p··tDz noun
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Example Sentences
The exertion that was required seemed to belong to a pre-internet age.
That led to the establishment of the Clem Burke Drumming Project in 2008, whose detailed studies showed that drummers can reach the same physical exertion as professional athletes.
In the second half, Celtic's undoubted quality - and perhaps Rangers' exertions from Thursday's penalty shootout win against Fenerbahce - started to take their toll as the league leaders roared back to 2-2.
The game continues in “Boating Party,” which puts us inside a rowboat right up close to a top-hatted rower whose exertion will paradoxically pull the boat away from where we stand.
The unflagging exertion of Shapiro’s company is ultimately more impressive than the execution.
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