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Lawmakers around the nation spent Tuesday in grueling, around-the-clock budget sessions as they struggled to avoid government shutdowns and other painful cuts, with the most dramatic negotiations unfolding in California amid a historic $24.3 billion deficit.

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adjective Physically or mentally demanding to the point of exhaustion: a grueling campaign.

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The day had been grueling, and those to come seemed no more promising. — The Tree of Death
While the long ride up from the base is grueling, the ride down is a hugely liberating experience. — Daily Californian Headlines
Most times the work is mindless, grueling, and unrewarding. — Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz
Cleveland was back at home following a grueling, four-games-in-five-nights road trip during which the Cavs went 3-1 against Houston, San Antonio, Atlanta and Miami - all likely playoff teams.
Tim Hoover - gets athletes out of their comfort zones and into a grueling, often humbling, athletic fight for bragging rights. — independent.com stories