agony
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From Fort Lee, across the Hudson, Gen. George Washington watched the catastrophe in agony.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
And we are in agony and we cannot be at peace,” she said, referencing her sister, Annie, and brother, Camron.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
A father whose teenage daughter drowned on a day out to celebrate her birthday says the family is "going through agony".
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
Mr. Carney steers things back in a more pleasing direction in the end, but for a light comedy, “Power Ballad” contains far too much perplexed agony.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
His eyes bulged and he rolled out his tongue as though he were in great agony.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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