agonizing

Example Sentences

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The mysteries of this life can be more agonizing than any grief.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

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

From Salon • May 25, 2026

“There’s some pretty agonizing stuff that we see,” said Nick Sweeney, the film’s director.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Miller’s 1968 play, written during the agonizing days of the Vietnam War, concerns the disposition of the remains of a once-illustrious estate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Not as loud or as powerful as I was used to, and not even close to as bad as it had been last time, but still there, still agonizing.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken