1
as in nightmares
a situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness
picking cotton under the hot summer sun was hell
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as in confusions
a state in which everything is out of order
all hell broke loose when the jury's verdict was announced
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Other symptoms experienced by military survivors of plane crashes include uncontrollable anxiety or rage, sleep problems, flashbacks, physical illness, mood swings, paranoia, nightmares and more.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024 -
Symptoms may include nightmares and flashbacks to the event, trouble sleeping and feelings of isolation, irritability and guilt.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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Recent underground horrors remind us of the urgent need for action.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
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To escape the horrors of the Holocaust, Keleti, who was born in Budapest, hid out in Hungary by taking on a fake identity while working as a maid.—
Danielle Jennings,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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Eoghan O’Connell’s role in both Shrewsbury goals was high on most culpability lists, as was a distinct lack of creativity in midfield and a failure to pose any kind of threat down the left side when Ryan Barnett was causing havoc down the opposite flank.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Walker thinks people may now be more receptive to her message, given the devastating wildfires that have wrought havoc on Los Angeles itself the past week.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Hells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hells. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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