anguish

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Within the first 72 hours of a 26-day game, “Survivor 50,” featuring 24 veteran players, had already delivered feuding, anguish and heartbreak.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

His death reminded her of her mother's anguish when Jallad's brother was killed decades earlier.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green captured the anguish and humanity of the betrayed King Marke, though he was underpowered in comparison with the others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

But the most decorated alpine skier of all time cruised to victory this time and put years of Olympic anguish behind her to deliver on the big stage.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Adventure and anguish, horror and heaven were just around the corner, and we did not know.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom