distressing
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Rumination refers to repeatedly dwelling on distressing thoughts, worries, or negative experiences.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026
"What's happened over the summer now is extremely distressing… but at the same time it was to be expected from a climate scientist's perspective," he added.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
The company responded with a statement calling her suit “especially sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
“Its deeply distressing to know that Ruben’s final moments were consumed by confusion, fear, pain and disregard for his life,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
“I regret, Sir, having to give you such distressing news.”
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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