horrendous
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The deaths of three young women in the sea in Brighton were "tragic and horrendous", the city's council leader has said.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
"It was like they were ripping open a healing wound and just pouring salt on it. It was horrendous", says Andrew.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Thank whatever god responsible that never happened, because the devastation of dropping just one nuke would be so horrendous that we can barely comprehend it.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
The actor and former broadcaster describes every day since their deaths as "horrendous".
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Meanwhile, tourists from all over the globe came flocking to gaze down in wonder at the nine horrendous man-eating giants in the great pit.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
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