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

Every year they're played out in an excruciating loop, be it spring or autumn or both.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

But holding on can be excruciating when everyone else is abandoning ship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

I move to the back of the house with excruciating slowness.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir