excruciating
Example Sentences
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The 90-minute cut—or 78 minutes not counting commercials—reduced the excruciating War in the Pacific to rapid moments of triumph.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Either Shorty has the most screen time or he’s just so excruciating that it feels like it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Having just passed the first anniversary of one of my life’s most excruciating moments, I’ve been feeling the impossibility in that balancing act myself lately.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
But over two excruciating days this week, journal entries from OpenAI’s president and co-founder were entered as exhibits in the trial captivating Silicon Valley.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
Harry kicked it, achieving nothing but an excruciating pain in his big toe.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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