harrowing
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Then came her harrowing escape from the country on the way to Oslo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Ministry of Children chief executive Amanda Malu admitted the report was "difficult and at times harrowing reading".
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Prof William Pettigrew, who led the Register of British Slave Traders research, described the imprinting as a "dramatic and harrowing" symbol of the monarchy's relationship to slavery.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
But before “Colin,” on Wednesday, audiences can see a very different side of Brammall with the first two episodes of his harrowing drama “Last Seen.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Finally Tyrion said, "A harrowing tale. I'm sorry."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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