anguished
Example Sentences
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"At least that's my take on it. He looks as if he's kind of a bit anguished about having to make this oath."
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Watching Adrian on video seems to make for an anguished paradox: The more he sees him, the more absolute his absence feels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
With 30-odd years in television, Walker has benefited from, and anguished over, the many changes in the industry, including the increasing number of female producers and executives.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
That kind of anguished, not-funny witticism is another commonplace of the American educated classes: OMG, what has happened to this country?
From Salon ● May 31, 2026
An anguished moan arose from the dormice lying in the ditch.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
