distressing

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She said many of the women at her clinics struggled with confidence due to the distressing symptoms, with the excessive hair growth often on their faces, chests and backs.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Justice Secretary Neil Gray said he had met Clackmannanshire Council officials and the local MSP to "discuss what support the Scottish government could provide to those affected through what is a deeply distressing time".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

A spokeswoman for BA said it was "an extremely difficult, complex and distressing situation", adding Mason's condition was not the reason for its decision.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Dan used a horizontal bar lined with LED lights that kept my eyes dancing and darting as he prompted me to recall a distressing childhood memory.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

As Garfield's progress slowed, and especially after his distressing relapse, the doctors began to consider removing the bullet in order to save his life.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow