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to devote serious and sustained effort
the young lawyer labored most of the weekend over the difficult legal brief
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Recent Examples of labored
Scott Tobias, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
There are many possible causes for labored breathing in an older cat including, but not limited to, cardiac, primary lung, viral, bleeding, asthma, and other primary causes.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 14 July 2024
Signs of pets being overheated include frantic panting, extreme salivation and labored breathing.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 June 2024
No one spoke during the call and dispatchers could only hear labored breathing, according to the arrest affidavit.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
In fact, the second episode, after the labored setup of the pilot, is much more dramatically engaging, if only for dialing down the exposition and cranking up the conflict on several fronts at once.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
There are many possible causes for labored breathing in an older cat including, but not limited to, cardiac, primary lung, viral, bleeding, asthma, and other primary causes.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 14 July 2024
Signs of pets being overheated include frantic panting, extreme salivation and labored breathing.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 June 2024
No one spoke during the call and dispatchers could only hear labored breathing, according to the arrest affidavit.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for labored
Adjective
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This includes evaluating how alternate energy sources can supplement strained grids, especially in regions where rapid economic expansion may outpace existing energy infrastructure.—
Whitaker Irvin Jr.,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article GLENDALE, Ariz. — Austin Slater became the latest Chicago White Sox outfielder slowed by an injury after he was scratched from Monday’s lineup because of a strained left oblique.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Bears offense struggled under coordinator Shane Waldron, so he was fired.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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When Barbra Streisand struggled with the replacement orchestrations during a recording session, the conductor had Cullen’s original scores on hand.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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That means going well beyond contrived jobs like flyball, obedience trials, and canine musical freestyle.—
Jessica Pierce,
TIME,
15 Dec. 2024
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But that is all quite contrived; pretending this was anything other than a worrying night for Kompany would be disingenuous.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But then again, just about every orchestra was better off for having worked with Ozawa, whose performances melded gloss and ruddy viscerality.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.—
Sherlea Dony,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The North Korean crew had reportedly switched off the ship's automatic identification system (AIS), a common practice when seeking to avoid detection.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The chance to move into the automatic promotion places has slipped away.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Giulia greets them all with forced enthusiasm, already fraying at the edges.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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With its forced bonhomie, the show is neither informative nor engaging.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike her wryly astute essays, the playwright scarcely reckons with the thorny nuances of mourning, and instead settles for a rather pat depiction of grief.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
24 Oct. 2024
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But while the message is pat, the way it’s presented is poignant, thanks to an arresting lead performance from Gong, who manages a tricky balance of chilliness and charm.—
Noel Murray,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2023
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
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The vehicle is also fitted with a lower front valance skid plate, for mechanical protection.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Labored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labored. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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