adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
hard/strenuous/vigorous exercise (= involving a lot of physical effort )
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Pregnant women should avoid strenuous exercise.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADVERB
more
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The parts were then tested in situations more strenuous than their defined environment.
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It may be just a gentle daily stroll or cycle ride or something much more strenuous .
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Try thinking of a single international agreement that countries have made more strenuous efforts than were strictly necessary to implement.
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On Tuesday we opted for a more strenuous hike from Braithwaite village up the steep sloped of Grisedale Pike.
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Walking: Gentle rambles along marked paths or more strenuous hikes accompanied by a guide.
■ NOUN
effort
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Many think that in spite of strenuous efforts by Mill, utilitarianism can not really do justice to the concept of justice.
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His father emphasized strenuous effort to achieve goals and total obedience to those in authority, and he ranted about corrupt politicians.
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Despite the strenuous efforts that were made each time to prevent them, accidents would happen.
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This document asks doctors to avoid making strenuous efforts to prolong your life if the eventual outcome is known to be terminal.
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Some companies are making strenuous efforts to increase the proportion of women at all levels of employment.
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The government made strenuous efforts to upgrade the quality of the teaching profession.
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Try thinking of a single international agreement that countries have made more strenuous efforts than were strictly necessary to implement.
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However, Britain also provides technical assistance that is tied, although strenuous efforts are made to employ local consultants where possible.
exercise
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Regular light exercise is safer and more effective than occasional bouts of strenuous exercise.
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The attrition rate was horrible, especially on the days that Nabers ordered strenuous exercise drills.
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But this Strategy could easily backfire, since strenuous exercise would Simply produce more lactic acid, making the situation worse.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Fernandez was approved as director over the strenuous objections of the faculty.
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Last season his trainers put him through a strenuous running program.
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The doctors advised against any strenuous activity for six weeks.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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For those who want a less strenuous itinerary, there is an alternate touring and shopping plan for these few days.
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Frequently our younger engineers had leisure activities involving strenuous physical activity.
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He had a strenuous day before him.
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He had no love for Montpelier last time and it is unkind to require him to make such a strenuous journey.
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Rather strenuous debates on religious issues were quite commonplace and Uncle Tommy was always ready to take part.
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Select the ones you can achieve before graduating to the more strenuous ones.
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This check up shows he's fully fit to carry out his strenuous lifestyle as a hospital porter.