traumatic
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It's obviously been a traumatic time for him over the last few days.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
After a few traumatic experiences in college, I promised myself I would never go on one again.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
In addition to their limited effectiveness, opioids were linked to a higher risk of side effects in several situations, including acute musculoskeletal pain, traumatic limb injuries, and some forms of post surgical pain.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
“I know this is traumatic for the whole community. Now that we have a definitive result, we’ll talk with the counselors, and we’re gonna have some hard conversations,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
His leaving wasn’t anything traumatic, because it never registered that we might lose touch and never see each other again.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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