harrowing tale

Frequency: 7.015.0 per million words

A story or account of events that is deeply upsetting.

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Examples (20)

  • The old soldier recounted a harrowing tale of his time in captivity.
  • The refugee shared a harrowing tale of escape from war.
  • The documentary featured the harrowing tale of a family escaping the wildfire.
  • The documentary presented a harrowing tale of survival in the wilderness.
  • She shared the harrowing tale of her long battle against the disease.
  • She recounted a harrowing tale of her childhood poverty.
  • It was a truly harrowing tale, one that moved the entire audience to tears.
  • His harrowing tale of loss brought tears to everyone's eyes.
  • Each survivor had their own harrowing tale of the disaster.
  • The old sailor often told harrowing tales of storms at sea.
  • The book is a harrowing tale of injustice and perseverance.
  • The book is a harrowing tale of human endurance against all odds.
  • The witness gave a harrowing tale of the events that transpired.
  • Listeners were captivated by the harrowing tale of the mountain climbers.
  • I'm not sure I'm emotionally prepared to hear another harrowing tale from the war.
  • It was a truly harrowing tale of injustice and struggle.
  • The biography presents a harrowing tale of survival against all odds.
  • Despite the harrowing tale, there was a glimmer of hope.
  • His grandfather's harrowing tale from the Great Depression left a lasting impression on him.
  • The journalist specialized in reporting harrowing tales from conflict zones.