agony
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Hidden is the agony of parents mourning the loss of their babies.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
Her family had waited in agony for a month, praying that even a small part of her body would be recovered so they could hold a proper burial.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Some pet owners have faced the agony of having their fur babies land on no-fly lists.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
A tearful Savannah Guthrie described the debilitating agony that haunts her at night.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Pandemonium broke out in the vanguard of Cluny’s horde, with cries of agony as the pebbles found their marks.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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