traumatic
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That's thanks to oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Ulster Hospital; the only service of its kind in Northern Ireland, providing bespoke prostheses for people affected by birth defects, traumatic injuries and cancer surgery.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
“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
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
And they said it had been "incredibly traumatic" to learn that their children had not been getting cared for properly.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
—Andrew, I know the accident was very traumatic for you.
From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper
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