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as in activity
energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness
often the television addict's greatest attempt at exertion was switching channels on the remote control
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as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
the number of blueberries that we were finding was hardly worth the exertion
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Recent Examples of exertion
Functional capacity, a predictor of heart health, is your ability to perform daily tasks that require physical exertion, such as walking up stairs or carrying groceries.
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Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025
Beyond the physical exertion, the work takes a toll.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
But what’s required for real progress on that front is a social movement and an exertion of political will.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 15 Nov. 2025
Millan says that meeting your dog's needs for physical exertion is a key part of ensuring good behavior.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
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Several vehicles that stopped behind her appear to belong to federal agents, based on activity observed in other videos.—
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The sneakers have a stretchy mesh upper material that provides airflow during activity and minimizes friction, according to the brand.—
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Her defensive effort led to a transition 3-pointer for Maddie Scherr that electrified the home crowd for TCU.—
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There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.—
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His days often begin before sunrise and include multiple training sessions, focusing on conditioning, endurance and strength.—
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Learn the right way to protect your air conditioning unit this winter season.—
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By 1996, Joe broke through in commercial work and got into television.—
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Actions define how Qira gets work done.—
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Different exercises train different brain skills, but resistance training may be one of the best ways to protect your overall brain health.—
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Kettlebell Squat Squats are another energy-demanding exercise that primarily targets your major leg muscles like your quads, glutes, hamstrings, and calves, while also engaging your core for stability.—
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exertion. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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