harrowing

Example Sentences

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Mr. Page expresses such deep, despairing horror that, for a few minutes at least, this minor tragedy rises to heights of harrowing feeling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Inspired by a novella by Soviet physicist Georgy Demidov, who chronicled his own harrowing experiences in the gulag from the late 1930s until the early 1950s, “Two Prosecutors” unfolds with ominous efficiency.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, said the revelations in the BBC's investigation were "harrowing".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

"I think it is important to support any means, any possibility, of not forgetting," added Gelber, who has shared his harrowing experiences with more than 1,000 schools and institutions.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

In particular, there was a vision of Jesus harrowing Hell, the demons frightening to behold.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi