agonize

Example Sentences

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While residents agonize over FEMA’s decision, the experiences have led many to ultimately agree with FEMA’s reasoning: They cannot trust that the owners intend to preserve their park as affordable housing.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

Refusing even a hint of introspection, she added: “We don’t agonize over what happened. We organize about what comes next.”

From Slate • Nov. 15, 2024

When they wed, their fans swoon; when stars divorce, people agonize over what went wrong.

From Salon • Jan. 5, 2024

Other families agonize over the unknown: Is my son alive?

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2023

When I look in the mirror, I agonize about my skin.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi