hell

Example Sentences

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If we claim that the church has become more progressive, well, what the hell do we mean, and on what time scale?

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

He repeated an earlier threat to unleash "hell" but told US media there was a "good chance" of a deal being reached with Tehran.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“But what I would say is that recovery is an ongoing process. I’m not the finished article, but I’m doing a hell of a lot better.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Sally added: "It's not easy to tell somebody, but it's a start. Kimberley's been through 10 years of hell, you have to be strong, tell somebody you trust, go to the police, and get justice."

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

I rap along as he talks about all the hell his mom went through.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas