harrowing
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That Fastnet was a harrowing, heartbreaking one, as high seas from a late summer storm broke apart boats and capsized crews.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The White House Correspondents' Association president called the attack "harrowing".
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
Recounting razor-sharp memories starting from childhood, Park’s book includes the harrowing story of his family’s immigration from Argentina to L.A. when he was 3.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Rosenior actually deserves of a measure of sympathy after what has been a harrowing few months before being put out of his misery.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Walking the gauntlet to my next class was even more harrowing.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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