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
Kalekye says she is talking about her ordeal publicly to counter what has been said about her.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
When Ms. Beetz sums up her ordeal by saying, “Rich people,” the script’s reach for significance is so awkward it creaks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Walter wanted to forget about the whole ordeal, but word spread quickly, and his reputation shifted.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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