agonizing

Example Sentences

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Agonizing stretches such as this consume would-be contenders annually, but that offers little consolation to those enduring them because each one feels like its own puzzling affliction.

From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2022

Agonizing over the details, Philippe missed his book deadline.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2021

Agonizing over a wedding gown, in retrospect, seems so ridiculous.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2020

Agonizing history has passed through those hearing rooms.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2018

Agonizing minutes drag past as my hopes diminish.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins