agonizing

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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

Massey waited several agonizing minutes while the distance was measured, but when the mark flashed on the scoreboard, she leaped in the air and screamed “Let’s go! Three more!”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

But occasionally, the mysteries of this one, often cruel life can be more agonizing than any grief.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

After an agonizing interval, Woolf cantered Seabiscuit back to the top of the homestretch.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand