torturing

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No one cues up Peggy Lee, but the torturing of Jerry West by Jerry West is epic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

India's batters are torturing England in this series.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

While the professionals scratch their heads, we can see that his acting out is only a reaction to whatever thing or condition or cosmological prank is torturing him.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024

“I do not believe that the U.S government is torturing or using these devices on its own citizens,” Zaid explained on the podcast.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2024

“I always intend to and then she says these little sneaky things, smoke bombs and little barbs, and . . .” “Why don’t you tell her to stop torturing you,” said Marlene.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan