Example Sentences

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While that was traumatizing at the time, the finality helped my grieving.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

She said that the experience was traumatizing, but she wasn’t sorry.

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2023

"They arrive here malnourished, dehydrated, including pregnant women, and with severe consequences for their mental health. And that's in addition to the reason why they left was traumatizing," Cabrera said.

From Reuters • May 13, 2023

Olney said the experience was traumatizing for Garza.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2023

Cytron-Walker said Sunday that the experience was traumatizing.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2022