tormenting

Example Sentences

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Brontë was fascinated by silent crypts and tormenting passions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Who could’ve guessed that a spin on “A Christmas Carol” that follows a woman with a bad haircut tormenting her neighbors might not be the most amiable take on this heartwarming story?

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

"It is very tormenting as I have to look at... things I do not want to see," Fung told AFP.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

Alexander Isak, who showed his brilliance by tormenting Arsenal on Tuesday and scoring a goal at the Emirates, is a complete non-starter.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2025

I dashed down the porch steps and caught up with her, only to find she was back to tormenting the tavern’s sweet mule, Lucky Pete.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan