distressing

Example Sentences

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He said stories of members missing mortgage payments and falling into hardship were "distressing and entirely unacceptable".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Justice Secretary Neil Gray said he had met Clackmannanshire Council officials and the local MSP to "discuss what support the Scottish government could provide to those affected through what is a deeply distressing time".

From BBC • May 30, 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

A police spokesperson said: "Our thoughts are very much with his loved ones at this extremely distressing time."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The more distressing the memory, the more persistent its presence.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen