anguished
Example Sentences
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That kind of anguished, not-funny witticism is another commonplace of the American educated classes: OMG, what has happened to this country?
From Salon • May 31, 2026
In Marlaine Delargy’s translation from the Swedish, “Mount Verity” confronts these anguished contradictions with disarming frankness and calm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Scenes of celebration at the prison gates included several prisoners with shaved heads who shouted "We are free!" as they exited, ending an anguished wait by their families.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
Daryll Olde is one of the anguished people pleading for answers about what happened to his dog, Tiny.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
There was an anguished groan; then Jerome pushed himself up to his knees, took several deep breaths, and stood up the rest of the way.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
