lucubration

noun

Definition of lucubrationnext
as in drudgery

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  1. drudgery
  2. effort
  3. heavy lifting
  4. labor
  5. headache
  6. bear
  7. job
Noun
  • No longer confined to the drudgery of compliance, tax leaders are stepping into more dynamic roles, driving strategic value, spearheading digital transformation, and navigating the ever-expanding maze of regulatory challenges with agility and insight.
    Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Office Space is a 1999 satirical comedy directed by Mike Judge of Beavis and Butt-Head fame, which critiques corporate culture and the drudgery of office life.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of drudgery
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  • In Madigan’s case, U.S. District John Robert Blakey has repeatedly shot down defense efforts to throw out or curtail the AT&T part of the case, which is just one charge in a 23-count indictment against the former speaker.
    Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The Germans were upset that one of the network’s cameras was showing that German sharpshooters had taken positions on the roof above the hostages, threatening to thwart a rescue effort.
    Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of effort
Noun
  • Consider how the sales process has transformed: While AI handles the heavy lifting of data gathering and initial qualification, sales professionals can dedicate themselves to understanding and addressing the unique needs of each potential customer.
    Rush Shahani, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • With just a simple flipping motion, the tree base rotates into an upright position, eliminating the need for heavy lifting.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of heavy lifting
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  • The two countries approved a new trade deal with Canada, known as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), that even some free-market advocates saw as an improvement on its predecessor NAFTA due to its enhanced protections for intellectual property and labor rights.
    Brian Winter, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
  • With a serious labor shortage and the growing IT skills gap impacting industries and regions across the globe, companies must get creative about finding new talent.
    Allie Danziger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of labor
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  • Symptoms linked to the mystery disease include fever, headaches, coughing and anemia, raising concerns about the Congo's limited medical infrastructure.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • That was until a throbbing headache set in, said Covert, 18.
    Erika Edwards, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of headache
Noun
  • The Stanley logo, a winged bear with a crown, appears on the front and bottom of the mug.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • However, his bull case of 6,900 and bear case of 5,100 allow for a broad range of outcomes.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of bear
Noun
  • Research shows that people are 10 times more likely to quit their jobs because of toxic work cultures than due to compensation or work-life balance issues.
    Chris Dyer, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Justin, Chevrolet and TF Sport have done a great job putting this all together.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of job
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