affliction
nounA cause of sustained pain, distress, or hardship.
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Clear all filtersA cause of sustained pain, distress, or hardship.
Requiring considerable effort or endurance.
Requiring sustained effort
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An extended discussion, conversation, or treatment of a subject.
An earnest attempt or sustained effort toward a goal.
Done with sustained care and attention to detail.
To make something last longer.
Lasting longer than expected or desirable.
The ability to sustain physical or mental effort over time.
Continuing without relief or interruption.
Without relief or interruption
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The ability of a plan, system, or activity to work successfully or continue under the relevant conditions.
Ability to work successfully
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Able to work successfully or remain in existence under the conditions.
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