horrors

Example Sentences

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But because it involved cauterizing lesions, I was put under general anesthesia to spare me the horrors of experiencing it.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

The true horrors of what happened that day can now be reported following the sentencing of staff worker Kimberley Cookson, 23, business owner Deborah Latewood, 55, and the nursery at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

When it comes to the horrors of the 1940s, so rich is the history that we’ll probably never reach the end of fresh approaches to it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Do not rewatch the video unless you want to be reminded of the smiley horrors of Zoom life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

In his first interview, he tried to protect me from the Capitol and rebels alike, and not only have I failed to protect him, I’ve brought down more horrors upon him.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins