distressing
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Rumination refers to repeatedly dwelling on distressing thoughts, worries, or negative experiences.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026
Clancy's trial, which featured more than 80 witnesses and days of distressing testimony, sparked debate in the United States over maternal mental health.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
And in the opening line of his latest book—his 54th—he makes a distressing revelation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Edel Diamond said that while she is thankful they are not having to turn people away, it was distressing.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
“The girl has learned her lesson. Make her clean up the mess and let her be. It is distressing to me to see such a scene. It might mar our child.”
From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper
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