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torture

[tawr-cher] / ˈtɔr tʃər /




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Israel's government has rejected accusations of widespread ill-treatment and torture of detainees, and insisted that it is fully committed to international legal standards.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

For other kinds of travelers, that sounds like torture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Giving examples of his office's work, Turk said it supported 67,000 survivors of torture and modern slavery, documented tens of thousands of human rights violations and exposed discrimination in more than 100 countries.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Well, according to those memos, not only is it not torture, it’s not illegal.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

"We're all waiting," said Mr. Grant, enjoying bringing everyone else into my public torture.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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