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torturous

[tawr-cher-uhs] / ˈtɔr tʃər əs /


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That was until a second, humbling defeat of the campaign - which Gates describes as "torturous" - 4-1 at home to Norway left the 2006 winners second in Group I.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

That picture is complex, but ruminating on your actions can quickly become torturous.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

Now, the convicted killer argues that his "torturous and inhumane" detention conditions during his trial made him incapable of making rational decisions when he pleaded guilty, according to a court synopsis of the case.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

“Life in Gaza, like prison, has been torturous, full of suffering and hunger,” Mhanna said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025

It’s torturous getting to the top of the ridge, even though it’s not all that steep and it’s just a few dozen yards ahead of us.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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