tortuous

Example Sentences

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That may, of course, be Mr. Joseph’s point: We are as confounded by the tortuous vagaries of their painful histories, and by their stubborn inability to connect, as they themselves are.

From The Wall Street Journal

Which was tortuous because I’m like, “How do I recreate this thing that I didn’t even fully make myself?”

From Los Angeles Times

A moot point, like so many in this tortuous saga.

From BBC

Never has the first phase of what is certain to be a tortuous process of negotiations, of breakthroughs and breakdowns, been marked by such fanfare.

From BBC

Only then will they feel that Hillsborough has left a legacy which they can stand by, and which will help prevent others experiencing a similar tortuous journey.

From BBC