agony
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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
And that victory, following years of agony, has launched the phase of McIlroy’s career that will be put to the test at this year’s Masters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
US television presenter Savannah Guthrie has spoken of her family's "agony" in the first interview since her mother's disappearance.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
US television host Savannah Guthrie on Wednesday described her family's "agony" in her first television interview since her mother was apparently kidnapped nearly two months ago in a case that has gripped the nation.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Soon he was in agony, but worse than the pain of continuing was the thought of sinking down into this black, still hole, never to see light and air again.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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