It's been a long and harrowingordeal and our gratitude to the friends, family and strangers throughout the world who have given us their support is immense.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The vulnerable 18-year-old victim was subjected to a harrowing five-hour ordeal.
The Sun (2015)
The harrowingordeal was to last two hours.
The Sun (2013)
Seehorrific ordeal
Definition of 'harrowing'
harrowing
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adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
A harrowing experience is extremely upsetting or disturbing.