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horrific

[haw-rif-ik, ho-] / hɔˈrɪf ɪk, hɒ- /


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"We took strength and comfort from all the messages when we had just been through the most horrific experience," he said.

From BBC

"And even thinking about how he was treated in reception just makes me angry. It was pretty horrific."

From BBC

The Afar regional government said it was "doing all the necessary life saving operations" on the injured migrants following the "horrific" accident.

From BBC

Hundreds gathered in silence in the freezing night in Crans-Montana on Thursday evening, laying flowers and lighting candles to remember those killed and injured in a horrific blaze as they celebrated the New Year.

From Barron's

Since then, Emma said she has had 10 moles removed, and although most of them have not been cancerous, the wait to find out was "horrific".

From BBC