distressing

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Distressing stories from those initial disastrous weeks shocked the nation and were, for many, a wake-up call to the virus’ brutality.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2023

Distressing scenes of hospitals running out of oxygen were shown around the globe.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2021

Distressing statistics abound, include a 12.8- year difference in life expectancy between certain zip codes in North and South Tulsa, according to the Tulsa Health Department.

From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2018

Yale’s president, Peter Salovey, dealt with the Crisis of the Distressing E-mail about Hypothetical Halloween Costumes about as you would expect from someone who has risen to eminence in today’s academia.

From Washington Post • Nov. 13, 2015

"Distressing," said Tyrion Lannister, who had armed them.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin