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

"We lived like kings in our homes. Our life has become an ordeal," the old man said through tears, sitting on a mattress in his tent.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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

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

And Seton had come through the ordeal of cross-examination well.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie