distressing

Example Sentences

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The nursery said it was "extremely distressing" and its immediate focus was supporting those affected.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer previously announced that the "distressing" case would be referred to the Court of Appeal under the unduly lenient scheme.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Dan used a horizontal bar lined with LED lights that kept my eyes dancing and darting as he prompted me to recall a distressing childhood memory.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

He praised the "courage" of the victims but said he found the case "distressing as a politician" and "as a father".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The toll of dead birds, as we shall see in Chapter 8, is distressing.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson