anguish

Example Sentences

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But when he dreamed, it was of his father, searching for him with an angry and anguished face.

From Literature

The delays have caused extra anguish for some plaintiffs who have taken out loans against their settlement.

From Los Angeles Times

The sister of one of the teachers killed was removed from the gallery after an anguished outburst aimed at defense attorneys.

From The Wall Street Journal

“You can do this,” Sue’s dad called back, his voice strangled with anguish and smoke.

From Literature

Venezuela said Tuesday it would start using revenues from a US-brokered oil sale to shore up its battered currency, as families waited in anguish for more prisoners to be released.

From Barron's