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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

So for the new owner of a franchise that agonized for nearly 40 years before its first Super Bowl and another 12 until its second, the wait for a third championship could be considerably shorter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

All week I’d agonized about what movie would be my emotionally laden farewell salute.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 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

Etty agonized over heaven and hell because she felt she was not as good a girl as Annie had been.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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