exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən 
: the act or an instance of exerting
especially
: a laborious or perceptible effort
Examples of exertion in a Sentence
He was panting from the exertion of climbing the stairs.
an easy sport that requires little physical exertion
Recent Examples on the Web
Stable angina usually happens during exercise or physical exertion and goes away with rest.56
Unstable Angina
Unstable angina is chest pain that happens suddenly and often while at rest.
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Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Phillips has his cast strain for effect, but neither the script nor the filming rises to their exertions.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
Adding extra exertion affords you much greater bang—in terms of views earned and calories burned—for every buck spent in trail time.
—Outside Online, 19 Aug. 2024
For example, your body naturally responds to physical exertion by directing more blood flow to your heart, lungs, and muscles.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
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Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Phillips has his cast strain for effect, but neither the script nor the filming rises to their exertions.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
Adding extra exertion affords you much greater bang—in terms of views earned and calories burned—for every buck spent in trail time.
—Outside Online, 19 Aug. 2024
For example, your body naturally responds to physical exertion by directing more blood flow to your heart, lungs, and muscles.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for exertion
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exertion. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.
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exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən
: the act or an instance of exerting
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