- present participle of torture.
torturing
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It can be a year away, and it’s right here torturing me, which is I think why I’m a bit of a commitment-phobe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
Then again, Egg’s royal command stops Aerion’s guards from torturing Ser Duncan after the hedge knight beats up the prince for breaking a fair maiden’s finger.
From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2026
Her prose is exact and exquisite, as when describing Clare: “The soft white face, the bright hair, the disturbing scarlet mouth, the dreaming eyes, the caressing smile, the whole torturing loveliness.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
India's batters are torturing England in this series.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2025
“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
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