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

The exodus is causing anguish amongst New Zealand's lawmakers - on both personal and policy fronts.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Mr. Ireland also shows the anguish Trotsky suffered at the mistreatment of his family members left behind, many of whom were exiled or shot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Among the many faulty narratives that orbited out of the government, one asked us to consider the mental anguish suffered by these dispatched officers.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

The maid gave a howl of anguish and clasped her hands over her face.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl