ordeal
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Khalil's ordeal also exposed him to conditions in a Louisiana jail he likened to torture, describing constant fluorescent light, cold, and poor food.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron shared his "deep emotion" and thoughts for the victims, adding: "In this terrible ordeal, the nation stands by their side."
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Mr. Gershkovich quickly sketches his early life and the political and journalistic context of his ordeal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
And three flights of stairs with an armful of groceries is already an ordeal for humans.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
During the ordeal, Roosevelt had slammed his leg into a boulder, gouging his shin.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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He also announced the launch of a new foundation in their late son's name to help families going through similar ordeals, with a comedy fundraiser set to take place next year.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
However, Mr. Starritt keeps his leads center stage and ensures that throughout their professional trials and personal ordeals they remain captivating presences and sympathetic enough to root for.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
That might be more feature than bug, but I can’t say I felt much of anything for the characters, or was concerned whether the Bowdens would emerge from their ordeals a stronger family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
That was a dramatic improvement over recent weekends, when social media lit up with complaints of hour-and-a-half ordeals.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
“It is a difficult road you’ve taken, one riddled with hardships and painful ordeals, but then again, you are difficult children.”
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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