Example Sentences

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"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends at this distressing time."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Dan used a horizontal bar lined with LED lights that kept my eyes dancing and darting as he prompted me to recall a distressing childhood memory.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Tinnitus can range from mildly irritating to severely distressing.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

"She expressed that it was a very distressing experience, and while she may not communicate verbally in detail, her emotions and reactions made it very clear how it affected her," says Sarah.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Most distressing, Rumpy had decided she was another member of the troop—a less important member.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer