gruelling/grueling test

Frequency: 6.05.1 per million words

an extremely tiring and difficult test

Examples (10)

  • 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.