ordeal

Example Sentences

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The “Pose” star said the emotional ordeal has been mind-altering.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Baby Vienna was born during their time in France, and she was just nine months old when the ordeal started in January.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The coastguard later told AFP that 21 Bangladeshis, four South Sudanese and a Chadian citizen had emerged from the ordeal alive.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

At one point during the ordeal, Twilley posted to Facebook to update friends and family—and send his love in a worst-case scenario.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

I am not sure that I wouldn’t have preferred some ordeal, some way to prove myself.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black