gruelling/grueling test
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an extremely tiring and difficult test
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- The university entrance exam proved to be a gruelling test for thousands of applicants.
- After weeks of intense training, the final obstacle course was a gruelling physical test.
- The company's new product underwent a gruelling test in extreme weather conditions.
- His first year as a doctor was a gruelling test of his commitment and emotional strength.
- The gruelling test of endurance pushed the athletes to their absolute limits.
- Negotiating the peace treaty was a gruelling test of diplomatic skill and patience.
- She faced a gruelling test of character when her business nearly failed.
- The engineers subjected the prototype to a gruelling test to find any weaknesses.
- Winning the championship required passing every gruelling test on the way.
- For the new recruits, the survival exercise was a truly gruelling test.