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as in activity
energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness
often the television addict's greatest attempt at exertion was switching channels on the remote control
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as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
the number of blueberries that we were finding was hardly worth the exertion
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Recent Examples of exertion
Mishima’s physical exertions were in line with much that went on in the Japanese avant-garde during the sixties.
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Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Your body could benefit from rest days if your habit is exercise-related, but if your new habit doesn't require physical exertion, don't stop for the first 90 days.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 1 Jan. 2025
By Sean Gregory | Photographs by Cass Bird for TIME
December 10, 2024 9:04 AM EST
Few jobs require less physical exertion than rebounding for Caitlin Clark.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
The responding person doesn’t need to engage in much mental exertion in such instances.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Your body could benefit from rest days if your habit is exercise-related, but if your new habit doesn't require physical exertion, don't stop for the first 90 days.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 1 Jan. 2025
By Sean Gregory | Photographs by Cass Bird for TIME
December 10, 2024 9:04 AM EST
Few jobs require less physical exertion than rebounding for Caitlin Clark.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
The responding person doesn’t need to engage in much mental exertion in such instances.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exertion
Noun
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But being the first American to beat one seasonal activity on one class would not exactly be the same level of achievement.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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In the past, players could treat recovery as a voluntary activity, sought out on their own.—
Pete Sampson,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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The court’s decision foiled Knox’s last-ditch effort to completely clear herself of criminal wrongdoing in the case of Kercher’s slaying.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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When asked about potential water supply issues, Kelliher said crews are fortunate to have direct access to Castaic Lake and other nearby reservoirs for their firefighting efforts.—
Brandon Miller,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Dale Torborg was a roving White Sox strength and conditioning coordinator from 2004-22.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Velazquez was twice named one of the Buckeyes’ dudes of the week during offseason strength and conditioning programs.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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However, Ratcliffe’s work during his tenure as DNI helped grease the skids for his confirmation this year, especially his stance on China and promise to Democrats to keep the agency apolitical.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Cheney received the Presidential Citizens Medal in early January in part for her work on the House Select Committee.—
Alexx Altman-Devilbiss,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Jan. 2025
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Gemini [archival audio]: Key body-weight exercises, squats, stand with feet shoulder-width apart, lower your hips as if sitting in a chair, keeping your back straight and chest up.—
Lauren Goode,
WIRED,
16 Jan. 2025
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The researchers found that increased levels of aerobic exercise in the aging rats reduced the appearance of these markers, indicating a slower onset of Alzheimer's.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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