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horrific

[haw-rif-ik, ho-] / hɔˈrɪf ɪk, hɒ- /


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EMDR’s growing acceptance reflects the understanding that most any kind of early life anguish, from benign neglect or financial stress to parental alcoholism, can have the same impact as a horrific combat experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

That’s one of the outputs of a digital revolution, which is both wonderful, inspiring and horrific at the same time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

"These are people who have made what is a horrific choice to join a dangerous terrorist organisation and to place their children in an extraordinary situation," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Jo Gennari, who works for the NHS, was instrumental in setting up the group after experiencing the "horrific" marathon in 2019, when she was a pacer for slower runners who got heckled by contractors.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

That odd and misplaced sense of curiosity at their behavior winked out finally, replaced by the horrific thump of realization that he was about to be captured for the second time in so many days.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner




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