agony
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Zoe Trafford often had to play the role of agony aunt to her customers.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
The Waitress’s agony is ever-present—in mezzo Joyce DiDonato’s blistering performance it manifests as rage, searing the others as she confronts them one by one.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 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
When she started showing symptoms six days later, she said her muscles were "just in agony, I couldn't move".
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
It was agony watching the screen of his phone and not seeing it light up with any reply.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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