ordeal

Example Sentences

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Mr. Krivak captures the terror and tenderness of their ordeal, and he builds to an ending of exceptional catharsis.

From The Wall Street Journal

Resident Marcus Warner says the latest police search has "upset a few people", because it is a reminder that this ordeal "obviously isn't over".

From BBC

He so desperately wanted this ordeal to be over with.

From Literature

As videos of an injured Baghsarian circled online, his family described their ordeal as a surreal nightmare.

From BBC

“We must continue to protect our children, especially our young girls. This ordeal has truly made our family stronger. Thank you for your continued support and prayers.”

From Los Angeles Times