Example Sentences

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They say the process is traumatizing and adversarial despite being touted as a neutral “fact-finding” proceeding.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2023

“It is traumatizing to stand in a pharmacy and have to tell them publicly that you are having a miscarriage, that there is not a heartbeat,” Kudesia said.

From Washington Post • Jul. 16, 2022

I specifically made the creative decision that we were not going to utilize the same imagery that she has said before is traumatizing.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2021

That language is traumatizing because it simply says "I'm not good enough," right?

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2020

“That is traumatizing to the children, who are innocent victims. And it is contrary to our values in this country.”

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2018