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horrific

[haw-rif-ik, ho-] / hɔˈrɪf ɪk, hɒ- /


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EMDR’s growing acceptance reflects the understanding that most any kind of early life anguish, from benign neglect or financial stress to parental alcoholism, can have the same impact as a horrific combat experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The mouths of journalists were agape, but time dulls horrific reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

"These are people who have made what is a horrific choice to join a dangerous terrorist organisation and to place their children in an extraordinary situation," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

"These are people who have made the horrific choice to join a dangerous terrorist organisation and to place their children in an unspeakable situation," Burke told the media on Wednesday.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Another impact of the K-19 disaster was that the horrific images were still fresh in the mind of Vasili Arkhipov.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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