agonized

Example Sentences

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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

That triggered another fraught process as board members agonized over the structure of a deal that would reward rank-and-file shareholders — not just the Redstones.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

“We had many meetings about this, and we agonized about all these problems,” she said.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2025

“Oh my God, I’m sorry—I’m so sorry—I—” Liam sounded agonized, like his guts were being torn straight out of him.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken