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
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Pursed lip breathing is particularly helpful during times of exertion or recovery.
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Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Yet the stresses of Series games are sui generis, sometimes requiring extraordinary exertions.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
The avid basketball fan continued, comparing current players’ lack of physical exertion with that of greats from past eras.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2024
The United States cannot continue trying to keep the peace everywhere, all at once, at current levels of exertion—and there is no sign that American citizens are willing to spend and sacrifice much more for the privilege.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024
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Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Yet the stresses of Series games are sui generis, sometimes requiring extraordinary exertions.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
The avid basketball fan continued, comparing current players’ lack of physical exertion with that of greats from past eras.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2024
The United States cannot continue trying to keep the peace everywhere, all at once, at current levels of exertion—and there is no sign that American citizens are willing to spend and sacrifice much more for the privilege.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 14 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 22 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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