agonized
Example Sentences
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I’m agonized by the thought that she might have sought help before she died.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
All week I’d agonized about what movie would be my emotionally laden farewell salute.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
Inside, she loaded up on cosmetics and agonized over the instant noodles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
Only much later did I find out what agonized him, when I approached his booth and asked if he was taking requests.
From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025
Rafik agonized at length over his beloved Matchbox car collection.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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