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anguish

[ang-gwish] / ˈæŋ gwɪʃ /


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According to the footage, what awaits Rhaenyra during her reign are fearful subjects, conniving enemies, sleepless nights and plenty of anguish.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Brown told the intermediary he felt anguish when watching “Top Gun: Maverick,” which stars Tom Cruise as a veteran U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Finding a comfortable, early-career environment can spare you a lot of anguish down the road.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Yet traumatised parents have told the BBC they feel they have no choice but to wait in anguish for news about their children.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Orson Welles, the Mercury, and CBS faced thousands of dollars worth of lawsuits for personal injury, mental anguish, and damages.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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