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agonized

[ag-uh-nahyzd] / ˈæg əˌnaɪzd /




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I’m agonized by the thought that she might have sought help before she died.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The players agonized, according to these people who were in touch with them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Only much later did I find out what agonized him, when I approached his booth and asked if he was taking requests.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

Still, Bong shrugs off the notion that he ever agonized over the risks involved in making a film like “Mickey 17.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2025

The crowd is murmuring in agreement, a few have even given agonized cries.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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