agonizing

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Wood had been agonizing over what to say to convince the board to spare his life.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

CNN chief media analyst Brian Stelter recently reminded his newsletter’s readers that NBC used to promote “Today” as “America’s first family,” pointing out that “this agonizing week has shown why.”

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz slotted the winning field goal in overtime as the Buffalo Bills' latest bid to capture their first ever Super Bowl ended in an agonizing 33-30 playoff defeat on Saturday.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

It was agonizing to have to let books go.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

While Johnson wrestled with another agonizing decision, a copy of the troop request came across Ellsberg’s desk.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin