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punishingly (adverb)

Definition: In a punishing manner; in a way that causes great physical or mental strain.

Example sentences:

• He ran punishingly fast to finish the marathon in record time.
• The teacher assigned a punishingly long essay to the students.
• After the intense workout, his muscles ached punishingly.

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