excruciating
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A tube containing the IUD is then passed through the tiny cervical opening into the uterus, a process that is excruciating for many patients.
From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026
Before he passed sentence, the judge said it was obvious how "excruciating" it must have been for the victim to come back to court for a second time.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
“It’s been an excruciating 23 hours without being on TV,” Colbert said on Friday.
From Salon • May 27, 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
Ear and Eye yanked on the handle, but the gate was so heavy, it moved with excruciating slowness.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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