harrowing
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- harrowingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of harrowing
Example Sentences
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"I think it is important to support any means, any possibility, of not forgetting," added Gelber, who has shared his harrowing experiences with more than 1,000 schools and institutions.
From Barron's
It was too dangerous for Talankin to film the funeral, but he recorded her harrowing audio instead.
From BBC
He hopes the harrowing journey leaves a lasting impression on viewers.
From BBC
It is harrowing but also wearisome stuff, a bit Liza with a zzzzz.
The charges ultimately collapsed, but not before putting Drake through a harrowing ordeal detailed by The New Yorker, “60 Minutes” and the documentary “Silenced.”
From Salon
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