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torturous

[tawr-cher-uhs] / ˈtɔr tʃər əs /


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It sounds torturous on paper and in some Reddit reviews, but it turned out to be an oddly peaceful way to brave, and dare I say savor, holiday travel.

From The Wall Street Journal

The latest torturous episode came courtesy of a Roma team who played most of their 2-0 Europa League victory at Ibrox in second gear.

From BBC

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

From The Wall Street Journal

After all, this is “a torturous, upward, climbing and grinding market that’s not going to give you what you want,” he added.

From MarketWatch

Between boundless cheers and intermittent boos, historic milestones and horrifying heartbreaks, triumphant summers and torturous falls.

From Los Angeles Times