hellish

Example Sentences

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There were fantastic moments, and there were hellish moments.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Many youth—not just those who have had the grave misfortune of being arrested and stuck in hellish immigration detention centers—are intently watching these interactions and wondering what’s next for them.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Former BBC media editor Amol Rajan described the job as "hellish" when Davie first took over.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

After three hellish days in a drooling, Dramamine-induced coma, I failed my check ride.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Well, it'll be prevalent in my increasingly hellish existence.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir