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to devote serious and sustained effort
the young lawyer labored most of the weekend over the difficult legal brief
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Recent Examples of labored
Laura Captari, The Conversation, 24 June 2024
Some signs to watch out for include frantic panting, extreme salivation and labored breathing, according to the American Kennel Club.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024
And labored breathing in dogs could be a sign of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 18 June 2024
By December 1826, Beethoven was quite ill, suffering from a second bout of jaundice and swollen limbs, fever, dropsy, and labored breathing.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 May 2024
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Her labored breathing was evident, as was her passionate commitment to this work.
—Laura Captari, The Conversation, 24 June 2024
Some signs to watch out for include frantic panting, extreme salivation and labored breathing, according to the American Kennel Club.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024
And labored breathing in dogs could be a sign of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 18 June 2024
By December 1826, Beethoven was quite ill, suffering from a second bout of jaundice and swollen limbs, fever, dropsy, and labored breathing.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for labored
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But inflation, housing shortages and strained services have fueled frustration at migrant and refugee populations in many European countries, and the unrest has manifested itself at the ballot box in Britain, France, Germany, Italy and several others.Rob Picheta, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Eminem often highlighted his strained relationship with his mother in his music early in his career.Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
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And for years, boosters have struggled to offer up a satisfactory answer.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Based in London early in his career, Galliano struggled throughout the Eighties and early Nineties, with a succession of backers.Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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That finding, the researchers said, came from a contrived scenario unlikely to occur in real life.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Wilson’s film, while suitably bright and busy, is a more conventional kids’ entertainment, with a contrived quest narrative that lands the franchise further than ever from the modest, homey spirit of Michael Bond’s original books.Guy Lodge, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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That business identified sites, worked on lease terms and, with Breeden and F1 owner Liberty Media, helped further develop the brand.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The main cast gets the feel and tone of what Wilson has wrought, both the frights and the frivolity.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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Submitting an application that doesn’t follow their specific requirements can result in automatic rejection.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, instead of adding this plan to its retirement savings lineup, the tech giant used it to replace its 5% 401(k) match and 1% automatic contribution.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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If not for a forced fumble by freshman linebacker Bobby Pruitt at the Miami 17 with 3:49 to play in the third quarter, the Orange would have likely scored at least a field goal on their third possession.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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The United States publicly endorsed Egypt’s opposition to any forced displacement of Palestinians into the Sinai Peninsula.Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
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Unlike her wryly astute essays, the playwright scarcely reckons with the thorny nuances of mourning, and instead settles for a rather pat depiction of grief.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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But while the message is pat, the way it’s presented is poignant, thanks to an arresting lead performance from Gong, who manages a tricky balance of chilliness and charm.Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2023
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The heart, for example, contains an internal network of neurons that can regulate electrical and mechanical activity even when the organ has been removed from the body.Jon Hamilton, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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With vehicles evolving from mechanical machines to complex technological platforms equipped with advanced software and connectivity features, collaboration between automotive manufacturers and technology firms is essential.Amaan Kazi, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Labored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labored. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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