ordeal

Example Sentences

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As a consequence of her ordeal, her complaint says she suffered lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering and emotional distress.

From Los Angeles Times

First detailed in The Seattle Times in 2018, the ordeal made for a story that could speak to every reader.

From Salon

At the exit door to the building was a second ordeal, a line of women guards examining each prisoner again.

From Literature

His conviction was later overturned but he said the ordeal "broke him".

From BBC

"She's got to be drip fed back into society. It's a massive ordeal she's been through," he said.

From BBC