harrowing

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Starmer, a former chief state prosecutor in England and Wales, called the video "harrowing" and said there were "serious questions" to answer about the case.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

He is so eager to intimidate survivors that he’s willing to pay the price of reminding Americans that E. Jean Carroll — and the harrowing, compelling story she tells — exists.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

It features the harrowing story of a Ukrainian drone commander and the wounded soldier he evacuated, as well as an exclusive look inside a drone manufacturer racing to meet demand from the Ukrainian military.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Playwright Aleshea Harris makes a bold cinematic debut with the screen adaptation of her Obie Award-winning play “Is God Is,” a harrowing and beautiful slice of surrealist neo-noir.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Secretary LaHood, who in his four-and-a-half-year tenure as the nation’s chief transportation authority, came across many harrowing tales and difficult safety issues.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel