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torturous

[tawr-cher-uhs] / ˈtɔr tʃər əs /


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But this weather is arriving at a moment when the club might be more motivated than ever to turn the Masters into a torturous test.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

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

Watching them talk to each other would’ve been torturous.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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