distress
Example Sentences
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She added that despite the men's claims to the contrary, their behaviour had been "intended to cause alarm and distress".
From BBC
Capita said they are "sincerely sorry for the distress this situation has caused" and confirmed that Caoimhe's case was affected by the inherited backlog.
From BBC
She said while the glue traps are not illegal in NI, it is an offence to cause "unnecessary suffering or prolonged distress".
From BBC
He said his wife appeared to be in "significant distress" when the family video-called her from home, and claimed communication from the clinic and their holiday provider was poor.
From BBC
A passerby alerted authorities to a woman in a “state of medical distress” shortly after midnight Jan. 6 near Sierra Highway and Technology Drive, said Lt.
From Los Angeles Times
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