harrowing
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- harrowingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of harrowing
Example Sentences
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Then Madden recounts in harrowing detail the killing in an on-camera interview Mason arranged after striking up a written correspondence with her.
From Los Angeles Times
In 2024, Labour MP Anna McMorrin told Parliament that a constituent "had all her counselling records used against her in a harrowing trial that she said was worse than the crime itself".
From BBC
There, people recounted their harrowing evacuation stories, unsure of whether their home survived, unsure of when or if they’d be able to return.
From Los Angeles Times
The film is essentially a three-hander, Teddy going to harrowing extremes to force Michelle to confess, with poor, loyal Don caught in the middle.
From Los Angeles Times
Despite the harrowing theme, Ms Yoon is determined to explore the fullness of Joo-in's life, whose name means "owner" or "master" in Korean, alluding to the autonomy Ms Yoon envisioned for her character.
From BBC
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