excruciating

Example Sentences

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The children and families at Dilley are often held under excruciating conditions, but their numbers are declining: Since Castro’s first trip, in January, the population at the center has dropped from 1,100 to just 450.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

"They suffer the same but it's hard to get men to speak out as they don't like to speak about personal things – but they are also in excruciating pain," she added.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

And I’m sorry that your ex’s choice to be avoidant is only making what I imagine to be a painful process that much more excruciating and drawn out.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

Marseille suffered a late collapse and blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Paris FC in Ligue 1 on Saturday with the pain still fresh from their excruciating Champions League exit.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Anyway, there was this excruciating half hour of small talk, and then my mom finally stood up and said she was going to leave my dad and me alone for a minute.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli