agony
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Psychotherapist and TV agony aunt Philippa Perry says she is delighted to "finally join the murder mystery club" after publishing her debut crime novel.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Hidden is the agony of parents mourning the loss of their babies.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
Pearson was just 10 when her debilitating periods started, leaving her in agony.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Such is her agony at the memory of aborting their baby that she relies on her diary entries from the time to carry the weight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Caesar’s damp face is etched with agony and dreams.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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