tormenting

Example Sentences

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Brontë was fascinated by silent crypts and tormenting passions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“I love the people I work with. When you love something, it’s tormenting to lose it.”

From Salon • Dec. 2, 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

But Rashford starred in the second period, tormenting the PSG defence as Villa fought back to lead 3-2 on the night and come within one goal of levelling the tie.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

Nathan worried that the Ash Being was getting stronger and tormenting Uncle Jet.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young