horrific
Example Sentences
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Since then, Emma said she has had 10 moles removed, and although most of them have not been cancerous, the wait to find out was "horrific".
From BBC
"I had to go back in twice after to get my dogs. The children were behind me screaming 'don't go back in'. It was absolutely horrific."
From BBC
"With the rise of antisemitism, and recent horrific attacks, I know this has added to the distress of many in the Jewish community in the UK," he added.
From BBC
"My heart goes out to everybody impacted by this horrific incident," she added.
From BBC
At the elevation where the oak and scrub give way to cedar, fir and pine, I had a horrific shock rounding a familiar bend anticipating a thrill I had felt so many times before.
From Los Angeles Times
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