harrowing
Example Sentences
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What followed was one of the most harrowing experiences of her life, Shrivastav says, but she never spoke about it publicly until this April, when she performed a comedy sketch based on the experience.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Powell would later describe the most harrowing weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Some of the victim's friends and family - many of them were wearing T Shirts in memory of the victim - had to leave the courtroom during the harrowing footage.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
The layoffs were described to The Times in harrowing terms by two employees who asked to remain anonymous.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Red had waited too long to interpret Toomer’s harrowing walk down the center of the bus.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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