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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

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

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

I’d been living in Columbus for over five months now, and it had been eight long, torturous weeks since I’d last spoken to Art3mis.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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