agonizing

Example Sentences

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I was agonizing over whether to claim at 62 or wait until 70.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

One of the most agonizing streaks in sports is over.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Once she learned this, he added, finalizing her return wasn’t as agonizing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The singer and his wife, photographer Rachel Demy, were in the middle of an agonizing breakup that would eventually lead to divorce.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

A few minutes pass, the track rhythm sounding less waltz than clock, ticking out agonizing seconds of silence.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper