excruciating
Example Sentences
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“It’s been an excruciating 23 hours without being on TV,” Colbert said on Friday.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
His excruciating debut, 2008’s “The Chaser,” felt like what you’d come up with if you only watched David Fincher’s “Seven” for a year and spoke to no one.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 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
He was also recorded in "excruciating detail" on about 20 prison calls discussing his international travel plans for the next few months, despite having been on house arrest since 2024.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
The muscles in my knee throb and tighten to excruciating uselessness.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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