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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2
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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Protecting The Future Of 5G And AI The U.S. government has reported that Chinese nation-state threat actor groups have been causing havoc to U.S. critical infrastructure, including telecommunications services.—
Anand Oswal,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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For over a year, bird flu has caused havoc in the farming industry, leading to millions of dead birds and thousands of sick cows – and causing egg prices to run up.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Hells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hells. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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