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agony

[ag-uh-nee] / ˈæg ə ni /


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Hidden is the agony of parents mourning the loss of their babies.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

It was a moment of high drama, a mixture of relief on City's side and agony for the Gunners and the travelling followers.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Julie Mayo said her mother, Irene Lowry, was in agony on the floor after breaking her shoulder.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

The eyes watched and those many-towered men knew that a plane was in agony and a pilot was trying to bring that plane home at his own peril.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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