torturous
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Bush asked for authorization to go to war as soon as Congress convened, which began an extended and torturous debate.
From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026
That picture is complex, but ruminating on your actions can quickly become torturous.
From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026
Now, the convicted killer argues that his "torturous and inhumane" detention conditions during his trial made him incapable of making rational decisions when he pleaded guilty, according to a court synopsis of the case.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
She said people who "don't want to risk going on the torturous merry-go-round and trying to get another slot...might take the risk, unfortunately, of cheating."
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026
I knew it would be torturous to go through the thick blackness of Uncle Willie’s bedroom, but it would be easier than staying around to hear the ghoulish story.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
Vocabulary lists containing torturous
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