masochism

Example Sentences

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Nevertheless, there are plenty of young gallerists who insist on persisting—whether out of masochism or idealism—and they are finding new and unconventional ways to adapt to the difficult landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak endured a self-inflicted day of geographical masochism as he travelled to England, Scotland and Wales.

From BBC • May 23, 2024

It’s a strange, fascinating act of masochism, as if to underline the pain sports can cause to those who struggle to relate to its ideals.

From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2024

But it’s not an act of self-deprecation or masochism — it’s more childlike play and an expression of joy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2023

But he was not irrigating fields, milking cows, or otherwise performing feats of agricultural masochism which might warrant such early rising.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols