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
The boy died of a heart defect, with heat and physical exertion as contributing factors, according to a report from the Riverside County Coroner’s Bureau.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
The effort to exonerate herself in her own mind leads her to rituals of exertion and self-punishment.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2024
While physical exertion can cause some body aches, pain can also occur without exercise.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 17 Aug. 2024
Prolonged heat exposure coupled with the intense exertion of a match or race can quickly turn dangerous.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
The effort to exonerate herself in her own mind leads her to rituals of exertion and self-punishment.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2024
While physical exertion can cause some body aches, pain can also occur without exercise.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 17 Aug. 2024
Prolonged heat exposure coupled with the intense exertion of a match or race can quickly turn dangerous.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 9 Aug. 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 10 Oct. 2024.
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exertion
noun
ex·er·tion
ig-ˈzər-shən
: the act or an instance of exerting
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