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as in nightmare
a situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness
the depression that has enshrouded her since the death of her husband is a Gehenna from which she may never be released
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as in hell
the place of punishment for the wicked after death
in a fire-and-brimstone sermon, the evangelist warned those assembled that they faced the fires of Gehenna if they failed to repent
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But the fairytale turns into a nightmare when Ivan’s handler (Karren Karagulian) and henchman (Yura Borisov) enter the picture.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025 -
Title nightmare On a recent morning, Wade Clark stood in front of the shell of what used to be his home in Clearwater.—
Ben Wieder,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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While touchdown connections with rookie sensation Jayden Daniels have helped lift this moribund franchise out of the depths of football hell, McLaurin finds his high by creating deep personal relationships with teammates.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Omaha packs one hell of an emotional gut-punch, especially thanks to a wise-beyond-her-years performance by Molly Belle Wright.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Ohio State had several years of agony fueling its CFP run, and the 2025 season will be Penn State’s turn to attempt something similar.—
Austin Meek,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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After 15 months of agony, the potential Gaza ceasefire comes as a colossal relief not just for Palestinians and Israelis, but for the wider Middle East.—
Max Rodenbeck,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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For homeowners in Illinois and across the country, the Getty’s resilience against the inferno holds important lessons.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Toxic ash, hazardous waste and charred debris left in the wake of the infernos must be cleaned up, plus repairs to infrastructure such as water and electricity, officials said.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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My husband Jon and I, after having suffered more than 300 days of every parent’s nightmare of utter and indescribable torment, continued advocating and pushing for the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.—
Rachel Goldberg-Polin,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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This icky masterwork of ’80s horror is best known for introducing us to the Cenobites, the collective of sadomasochistic priests from a Lovecraftian dimension of orgiastic torment, and whose flesh has been twisted, penetrated, and seared to extremes.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2024
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Former Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark was spotted on the sidelines during the game wearing an expression that looked as if someone on the Texans’ offense was about to be introduced to a lesson on misery.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Jan. 2025
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Yet, none of that matters by the film's end, when Charlotte is forced to put wolf-Blake out of his misery in order to ensure her and her daughter's safety.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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Isn't finding out the answer to those questions part of what makes horror great?—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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The film is supernatural body horror goodness from debut filmmaker Michael Shanks.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2025
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Muhammed was found guilty of multiple counts of torture, felony child abuse and false imprisonment, among others.—
Elaine Aradillas,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Instead, there’s a different kind of torture — walls dotted with inspirational posters.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Gehenna.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Gehenna. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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