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torture

[tawr-cher] / ˈtɔr tʃər /




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He’s not saying that immigrants always have to be believed when they say they fear torture or persecution in a certain country.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

For other kinds of travelers, that sounds like torture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Giving examples of his office's work, Turk said it supported 67,000 survivors of torture and modern slavery, documented tens of thousands of human rights violations and exposed discrimination in more than 100 countries.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

The fund, now imperiled, helps survivors recover from torture in the U.S. and around the world.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2026

I’ve sat through the torture of the annoying sounds of buzzers, cheerleaders, and rowdy people in the bleachers.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles




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