harrowing
Example Sentences
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AUGUSTA, Ga. — From wire-to-wire to a harrowing high-wire act.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
He must also wait to see how long he is without Romero, whose downcast departure wiping away tears was yet another twist in this harrowing season.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Mr. Page expresses such deep, despairing horror that, for a few minutes at least, this minor tragedy rises to heights of harrowing feeling.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
"I think it is important to support any means, any possibility, of not forgetting," added Gelber, who has shared his harrowing experiences with more than 1,000 schools and institutions.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
After the harrowing time Annabelle has so far spent in the huge and endless state of Montana, this feels like just another bad omen.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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