traumatic
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“When I realized intelligence can be simulated, I let the idea of our uniqueness go, and it wasn’t as traumatic as I thought.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
"Finding out what happened was incredibly traumatic both for us and the other families," they told BBC Radio Scotland's Mornings programme.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
He’s so instantly believable that the movie doesn’t need its traumatic flashbacks to their childhood that distract more than deepen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
The researchers also tested whether the treatment could help after traumatic knee injuries.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
The event had been traumatic for the Hollywood Park officials and seemed to make them overly concerned about Smith.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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