sickening

Example Sentences

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There is something profoundly sickening in the way this war with Iran is being discussed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

By sickening contrast, Nadja Spiegelman, an editor at the Times, and Jia Tolentino, a writer for the New Yorker, giggled their way through an interview with Mr. Piker.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Leaders from across the political spectrum have since called for an immediate investigation, calling the allegations "harrowing" and "sickening".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Zia Yusuf, Reform UK spokesperson for home affairs, said the reports were "sickening" and described West Midlands Police's initial claim of no evidence as a "complete collapse of duty".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

And as sobriety creeped up on him, the sickening feeling of betrayal returned.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss