distress
Example Sentences
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He thanked the jury for their service in light of the traumatic and distressing evidence they had sat through.
From BBC
Asked if he could imagine the distress of that notion for the families, Griffin said: "I actually can't imagine it, it's awful."
From BBC
It’s a shocking and distressing turn of events, especially if your brother is still hanging onto the illusion that this person is in love with him.
From MarketWatch
A problem occurs, however, when musicians criticise the very people who are there to help fans in distress.
From BBC
On the morning of 16 October 2024, she became increasingly distressed and was placed on a high level of one-to-one observations.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
