plural exertions
: physical or mental effort
He was panting from the exertion of climbing the stairs.
an easy sport that requires little physical exertion
Their exertions [=efforts] were rewarded when they won the championship.
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/exertion. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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