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torture

[tawr-cher] / ˈtɔr tʃər /




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Giving examples of his office's work, Turk said it supported 67,000 survivors of torture and modern slavery, documented tens of thousands of human rights violations and exposed discrimination in more than 100 countries.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Well, according to those memos, not only is it not torture, it’s not illegal.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

And they’ve done it by unearthing another MVP-caliber quarterback in Drake Maye, who has the potential to torture yet another generation of Jets teams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

She urged the UK and other governments that "share responsibility for his ongoing torture and unlawful detention" to ensure his release.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

Right when I thought that I couldn’t stand another minute of this torture, Callaway showed up, his characteristic smile on his face.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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