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    distressing

    US /dɪˈstrɛsɪŋ/

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    UK /dɪˈstresɪŋ/

    B1
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo cause someone anxiety or sadness
    It is distressing her to not know if he is coming home
    adj.AdjectiveCausing anxiety or worry
    Our last session ended on a sad note that was very distressing to Harry
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo be in financial trouble
    He is distressing over his need for money
    v.VerbCausing anxiety, pain, or suffering.
    It is distressing to see so much poverty in the world.

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    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • >> The Prime Minister: The hon. Lady clearly raises a very distressing case. We want to

      >> The Prime Minister: The hon. Lady clearly raises a very distressing case. We want to

    • >> The Prime Minister: My hon. Friend told me about this very distressing case last night.

      >> The Prime Minister: My hon. Friend told me about this very distressing case last night.

    B1

    10 Cruise Ship Passengers Who Vanished Without a Trace

    10:5710 Cruise Ship Passengers Who Vanished Without a Trace
    • Early on March 21st, 2011, Coriam was captured on CCTV in the crew lounge, having what appeared to be a distressing phone call.

      Early on March 21st, 2011, Coriam was captured on CCTV in the crew lounge, having what appeared to be a distressing phone call.

    • Early on March 21, 2011, Coriam was captured on CCTV in the crew lounge having what appeared to be a distressing phone call.

      Early on March 21, 2011, Coriam was captured on CCTV in the crew lounge having what appeared to be a distressing phone call.

    B1

    At least 100 killed in crush at India religious event | BBC News

    04:01At least 100 killed in crush at India religious event | BBC News
    • Yes, a distressing time for the families of those affected.

      Yes, a distressing time for the families of those affected.

    • Yes, a distressing time for the families of those affected.

      Yes, a distressing time for the families of those affected.

    B1

    AI to reduce animal testing ⏲️ 6 Minute English

    06:22AI to reduce animal testing ⏲️ 6 Minute English
    • Christine also uses the idiom to thread the needle, to describe a task which requires a lot of skill and precision, especially one involving a conflict. Yes, medical animal testing may save human lives, but many people see it as cruel and distressing for the animal.

      Christine also uses the idiom to thread the needle, to describe a task which requires a lot of skill and precision, especially one involving a conflict. Yes, medical animal testing may save human lives, but many people see it as cruel and distressing for the animal.

    • but many people see it as cruel and distressing for the animal.

      but many people see it as cruel and distressing for the animal.

    B1

    'Jeffrey Epstein Was Israeli Spy': Tucker Carlson Stuns US Amid 'No Client List' Row| Trump| Bondi

    39:38'Jeffrey Epstein Was Israeli Spy': Tucker Carlson Stuns US Amid 'No Client List' Row| Trump| Bondi
    • Because it was just too insulting and every single time I would just feel like raising the middle finger and screaming obscenities, which is not an adult response all I'll concede but that's how I felt and I think that's really at the heart of why the Epstein thing is so distressing I mean the guy was some weird sex freak who was abusing girls We knew that But the fact that the US government the one that I voted for refused To take my question seriously and instead said case closed shut up conspiracy theorist was too much for me and I I Don't think the rest of us Should be satisfied with that and by the way Let me just say really quickly because I was so mad about it that I think I found out part of what's going on I Think we are gonna find out more and I think the truth for whatever it's worth in case you're interested Is that the DOJ didn't release lots of incriminating sex videos with Epstein and his billionaire pals because they don't have them They don't have them because when the original search warrant was served 2007 I think possibly 2006 I think 7 it was basically designed to protect Epstein The search warrant was written in such a way to make sure that the feds never got their hands on the actually incriminating evidence It's another way of saying the cover-up has been going on since 2007 almost 20 years And so the real question is not was Jeffrey Epstein a weirdo who was abusing girls?

      Because it was just too insulting and every single time I would just feel like raising the middle finger and screaming obscenities, which is not an adult response all I'll concede but that's how I felt and I think that's really at the heart of why the Epstein thing is so distressing I mean the guy was some weird sex freak who was abusing girls We knew that But the fact that the US government the one that I voted for refused To take my question seriously and instead said case closed shut up conspiracy theorist was too much for me and I I Don't think the rest of us Should be satisfied with that and by the way Let me just say really quickly because I was so mad about it that I think I found out part of what's going on I Think we are gonna find out more and I think the truth for whatever it's worth in case you're interested Is that the DOJ didn't release lots of incriminating sex videos with Epstein and his billionaire pals because they don't have them They don't have them because when the original search warrant was served 2007 I think possibly 2006 I think 7 it was basically designed to protect Epstein The search warrant was written in such a way to make sure that the feds never got their hands on the actually incriminating evidence It's another way of saying the cover-up has been going on since 2007 almost 20 years And so the real question is not was Jeffrey Epstein a weirdo who was abusing girls?

    • And I think that's really at the heart of why the Epstein thing is so distressing.

      And I think that's really at the heart of why the Epstein thing is so distressing.

    B1

    DJのディロン・フランシスだけど質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    11:03DJのディロン・フランシスだけど質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • I find CDJ volume really distressing." I've always wondered that as well.

      I find CDJ volume really distressing." I've always wondered that as well.

    • I find CDJ volume really distressing." I've always wondered that as well.

      I find CDJ volume really distressing." I've always wondered that as well.

    B1

    6 Signs You’re Burnt Out, Not Lazy

    05:206 Signs You’re Burnt Out, Not Lazy
    • One of the most distressing warning signs that someone may be emotionally and physically burnt out is if you start neglecting yourself care and socially withdraw from others.

      One of the most distressing warning signs that someone may be emotionally and physically burnt out is if you start neglecting yourself care and socially withdraw from others.

    • One of the most distressing warning signs that someone may be emotionally and physically burnt out is if you start neglecting your self-care and socially withdraw from others.

      One of the most distressing warning signs that someone may be emotionally and physically burnt out is if you start neglecting your self-care and socially withdraw from others.

    B2

    Why MONTANA Is The "Last Best Place" On Earth | Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2024

    08:37Why MONTANA Is The "Last Best Place" On Earth | Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2024
    • And fire is the base of the start of the distressing.

      And fire is the base of the start of the distressing.

    • And fire is the base of the start of the distressing.

      And fire is the base of the start of the distressing.

    B1

    THE DOVER BOYS AT PIMENTO UNIVERSITY | HD | The 50 Greatest Cartoons of all time

    08:59THE DOVER BOYS AT PIMENTO UNIVERSITY | HD | The 50 Greatest Cartoons of all time
    • Oh sweet out and away the most popular fellows at Out and away the most popular fellows at old P you are the three Dover boys Tom the fun-loving member of the trio Dick a serious lad of 18 summers plus a winter in Florida as related from the Dover boys in the Everglades and Larry the youngest of the three jerks Brothers a gay outing at the park has been planned by the merry trio and they're off to fetch their fiance Dainty Dora standpipe at Miss Cheddar's female Academy close by With their usual punctuality the boys arrive at the pointed hour of three And are soon on their rollicking way forced to pass a certain public house a Friends meet the distressing situation with our usual uncompromising moral Little do they know that even now within this very tavern Dan Backslide the former sneak of Rokeford Hall coward bully cad and thief and arch enemy of the Dover boys squanders his misspent life Hark the Dover boys trap them Double trap them.

      Oh sweet out and away the most popular fellows at Out and away the most popular fellows at old P you are the three Dover boys Tom the fun-loving member of the trio Dick a serious lad of 18 summers plus a winter in Florida as related from the Dover boys in the Everglades and Larry the youngest of the three jerks Brothers a gay outing at the park has been planned by the merry trio and they're off to fetch their fiance Dainty Dora standpipe at Miss Cheddar's female Academy close by With their usual punctuality the boys arrive at the pointed hour of three And are soon on their rollicking way forced to pass a certain public house a Friends meet the distressing situation with our usual uncompromising moral Little do they know that even now within this very tavern Dan Backslide the former sneak of Rokeford Hall coward bully cad and thief and arch enemy of the Dover boys squanders his misspent life Hark the Dover boys trap them Double trap them.

    • Forced to pass a certain public house, a tavern of unsavory repute, our young friends meet the distressing situation with their usual uncompromising moral fortitude.

      Forced to pass a certain public house, a tavern of unsavory repute, our young friends meet the distressing situation with their usual uncompromising moral fortitude.

    B2

    Northanger Abbey 2007 FULL MOVIE ENGSUB

    32:29Northanger Abbey 2007   FULL MOVIE ENGSUB
    • The matter was deeply distressing,

      The matter was deeply distressing,

    • The matter was deeply distressing, as you may imagine.

      The matter was deeply distressing, as you may imagine.

    A2