harrowing
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- harrowingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of harrowing
Example Sentences
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Committee chair Philip McGuigan said the group's evidence had been "particularly harrowing" .
From BBC
The inquest into the death of the Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe has heard details of a harrowing phone call from his mother to the police on the evening of his disappearance.
From BBC
The path to that point had proven far more harrowing than anyone expected.
From Los Angeles Times
She quickly told her mom about meeting Sue and Daniel, about the harrowing drive through the fire, and her and Sue getting separated from their dads.
From Literature
"It was a very harrowing experience and my thoughts remain with the officer just now," she said.
From BBC
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