harrowing

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Starmer, a former chief state prosecutor in England and Wales, called the video "harrowing" and said there were "serious questions" to answer about the case.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The harrowing sequence of events began just over a week ago, but the alleged stalker has been spotted near the “Please, Please, Please” singer’s home since April, according to court documents reviewed by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He is so eager to intimidate survivors that he’s willing to pay the price of reminding Americans that E. Jean Carroll — and the harrowing, compelling story she tells — exists.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

“American Rambler” ends with the story of the Fitzgerald family’s latest tragedy: heartbreaking, harrowing and eloquently told.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Secretary LaHood, who in his four-and-a-half-year tenure as the nation’s chief transportation authority, came across many harrowing tales and difficult safety issues.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel