harrowing
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What followed was one of the most harrowing experiences of her life, Shrivastav says, but she never spoke about it publicly until this April, when she performed a comedy sketch based on the experience.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Powell would later describe the most harrowing weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Yet that visibility came at a harrowing cost.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Recounting razor-sharp memories starting from childhood, Park’s book includes the harrowing story of his family’s immigration from Argentina to L.A. when he was 3.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
At Camp Jupiter, Percy had recounted their trip to Alaska, which sounded as harrowing as anything Piper had experienced.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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