horrific
Example Sentences
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State Governor Kathy Hochul described the attack as "an act of horrific violence."
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
After the IUD was placed, she remembers horrific, debilitating cramps.
From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026
In their statement, the 11 Sikh MPs said Novak's murder was a "horrific and senseless crime" and their "thoughts remain with his family and loved ones".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
“This is one of the most consequential and horrific rulings that I have seen since becoming the D.A.,” said San Francisco Dist.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
It seemed like a reasonable opening line, considering how horrific they looked.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
Vocabulary lists containing horrific
Commonly Misspelled Words, List 5
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Chapter 9: Civil War and Reconstruction, Lessons 1–2
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