harrowing

Example Sentences

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"I think it is important to support any means, any possibility, of not forgetting," added Gelber, who has shared his harrowing experiences with more than 1,000 schools and institutions.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Burma has been in a brutal civil war, and for over seven decades, generations of refugees have been forced out, each fleeing their own harrowing chapter of persecution.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

He hopes the harrowing journey leaves a lasting impression on viewers.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

It is harrowing but also wearisome stuff, a bit Liza with a zzzzz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

She quickly told her mom about meeting Sue and Daniel, about the harrowing drive through the fire, and her and Sue getting separated from their dads.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz