Example Sentences

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India's batters are torturing England in this series.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

Dr. Phil A man says he believes “they” are torturing him with electrical devices.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2021

There's a couple in the next booth, and they are torturing each other as only those in love can do.

From The Verge • Jul. 7, 2015

Instead of providing aggressive resuscitation—which often fails—and too often feels like we are torturing the patients and their families, this program focuses on comfort care for patients who choose to avoid aggressive measures.

From Forbes • Dec. 13, 2014

"You must urge me no more--you are torturing me."

From Wife in Name Only by Brame, Charlotte M.