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

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

But my real and digital lives are now filled with women explaining, in excruciating detail, what I should do to strengthen my skeleton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

She would avoid tight-fitting clothing and found dressing for festivals and parties "excruciating."

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Some of these laws and policies had given way over time, but the change was slow and excruciating.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger