1827 27 Oct. 206/1 Prison torture. A horrible instance of human vengeance occurred a short time since, at Minden, in Westphalia.
1995 19 May 23/1 Even the most admirable socially conscious dramas are no-win during the spring; this year's thanks-but-no-thanks subjects included prison torture (Murder in the First)..and the war in Macedonia (Before the Rain).