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gruelling
/ ˈɡːəɪŋ /
adjective
- severe or tiring
a gruelling interview
noun
- informal.a severe experience, esp punishment
Word History and Origins
Origin of gruelling1
Example Sentences
How much of a toll has has that gruelling cut taken on his body?
That is less than a dollar a day despite the long, gruelling shifts that often stretch to 10 or 12 hours.
Animal Aid said it was "disgraceful" to allow a horse of Celebre D'Allen's age to be ridden in the "most gruelling race in the country".
He left the gruelling reality show in 2021 over what Channel 4 called his "personal conduct off camera", with press reports he had made inappropriate comments to a member of staff.
He came through three gruelling successive five-setters to reach the fourth round - showing he had already improved his durability - but it eventually took its toll against Alcaraz.
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