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horrific

[haw-rif-ik, ho-] / hɔˈrɪf ɪk, hɒ- /


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What followed was a horrific collapse, including losing three wickets for no runs in six balls, to be bowled out for 164.

From BBC

"It was horrific. There were people tapping my phone. They were just everywhere. And I was just on my own. I was terrified to go to sleep," she said.

From BBC

Kamen has said he had no knowledge of the horrific actions of Epstein.

From The Wall Street Journal

The horrific Los Angeles fires were eventually contained after catastrophic damage to the city, with some heroic firefighters leaving with jarring stories they were able to share with the “Fire Country” cast and crew.

From Los Angeles Times

“The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience. They weren’t just our parents; they were our best friends,” they wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal