agonized
Example Sentences
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Doyle said she had made the sign more than a week ago, when Trump first said he expected to be indicted, and agonized for days over whether she would ever be able to carry it.
From Washington Post
When I changed my name, I agonized over how and when to tell people about it in a way that wouldn't be, well—weird.
From Salon
Thirty-eight cars, some filled with chemicals, left the tracks and caught fire, triggering an evacuation and agonized questions from residents about the implications for their health.
From Salon
“We do not have to ask them. They have already given us their agonized answers.”
From Washington Post
They, too, have frequently agonized over the best way to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
