Example Sentences

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"Ebola has tortured us," says a taxi rider in his late twenties in the gold-mining town of Rwampara.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

In the past, the plant has tortured hikers along portions of the Pacific Crest Trail in the range.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2025

Yordan Alvarez, who has tortured Seattle pitching this series, ambushed the first pitch of the frame from Anderson, blasting a solo homer into right-center.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2021

One question has tortured Tyrann Mathieu’s entire life.

From Washington Post • Jan. 4, 2019

Mrs. Linley answered with a momentary revival of energy: "It is not the fear of exposure that has tortured me," she said.

From The Evil Genius by Collins, Wilkie