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Here's something that's far more labor intensive, which is the making of shoes.

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  1. adjective Of, relating to, or characterized by intensity: intensive training. See Usage Note at intense.
  2. adjective Grammar Tending to emphasize or intensify: an intensive adverb.
  3. adjective Possessing or requiring to a high degree. Often used in combination: research-intensive; labor-intensive.

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  • Here's something that's far more labor intensive, which is the making of shoes. —  Edward Burtynsky on manufactured landscapes
  • Seems like the last few things I read on the subject said something along the lines of Apple saying that Flash is to processor intensive, which is not true (unless its poorly designed, in which case anything can be processor intensive). —  MobileCrunch
  • "It is labor-intensive, and it has to be the desire of your heart," said Kathy Gaeddert, co-director of the church's production, "Living Pictures of Easter," which tells the story of the last events of Christ's life -- and his resurrection. —  Kansas.com: -- Front
  • Landmark's unique labor-intensive, application and finishing process, rarely found today, creates an artistry and deep relief that sets it apart from all others. —  Interior Design Industry News
  • After all, if the proceeds are being used to do anything other than build cleaner, less fuel-intensive (and therefore, cheaper) energy sources, then they can't avoid causing that dichotomy in every voter who wants GHG reduction and reductions in their electric bill. —  Grist - the Latest from Grist
 

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  1. = French intensif = Spanish Portuguese Italian intensivo, from New Latin intensivus, from Latin intensus, intense: see intense.
 

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