Which preposition to use with strenuous

in Occurrences 22%

And this climate is a bit strenuous in winteryou must get out before another one comes, and live some place that is easier.

for Occurrences 10%

Pa sighed, and said: "Hennery, I wanted an exciting life, to keep me from brooding over advancing age, and I chose the circus business, but I find it is rather too strenuous for me.

against Occurrences 5%

He was strenuous against striking out the section, and seconded the motion of Gen. Pinckney for a commitment.

than Occurrences 5%

The whole building gives the impression that in the days when it was built the Town Hall was also the Fortress, and that the mayor had duties more strenuous than the eating of dinners.

as Occurrences 4%

" "Well, I don't often strike one as strenuous as this," and he settled back comfortably.

like Occurrences 2%

His past went soberly before him; he beheld it as it was, ugly and strenuous like a dream, random as chance-medleya scene of defeat.

with Occurrences 1%

These were always strenuous with Andrew Jackson, and Joe Daviess himself was not a man of half measures.

of Occurrences 1%

And of these interests, and of this inflexible maintenance of them, John Walter was the most strenuous of supporters.

about Occurrences 1%

I was always strenuous about preserving the Pound Sterling.

Which preposition to use with  strenuous