ordeal
Example Sentences
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He made his way down slowly, only to fall into a crevasse, according to two people who spoke to him about his ordeal.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Brian Rizzo’s quest for seats, at 10 times the cost of his 1994 World Cup tickets, is emblematic of the ordeal fans have been through to see this summer’s soccer extravaganza.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Sophia said she needed to get a new car and that her insurance costs have increased, making the ordeal a financial one too.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
It was always an emotionally and financially taxing ordeal, but I always felt like I had no choice.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
“He’s never come to a viewing before, so of course he’s never seen...He insisted on coming...Said Florentine told him to...This whole ordeal has been so hard for him...”
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
Vocabulary lists containing ordeal
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