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torturous

[tawr-cher-uhs] / ˈtɔr tʃər əs /


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As “John of John” unspools the lies and fights in the torturous father-son relationship, it captures the stark, workaday rhythms of the island.

From The Wall Street Journal May 1, 2026

She said: "I'm just not the same person. It's soul destroying, it's torturous."

From BBC Apr. 15, 2026

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

From Slate Mar. 16, 2026

Bush asked for authorization to go to war as soon as Congress convened, which began an extended and torturous debate.

From Salon Mar. 16, 2026

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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