agony

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US television host Savannah Guthrie on Wednesday described her family's "agony" in her first television interview since her mother was apparently kidnapped nearly two months ago in a case that has gripped the nation.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

When she started showing symptoms six days later, she said her muscles were "just in agony, I couldn't move".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

A woman diagnosed with anal cancer has said she thought she was going to die after being left in agony following pelvic radiotherapy treatment.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Unlike many sports documentaries, it is as much or more about the agony of defeat as about the thrill of victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

The genie’s voice had always been very monotone, even during its battle with Merriweather, but now, pain and terror fought against fury as the creature howled in absolute agony.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley