anguished
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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
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
After his music ended, Malinin covered his anguished face.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
The sister of one of the teachers killed was removed from the gallery after an anguished outburst aimed at defense attorneys.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
Although he anguished over the future and worried about this country that seemed so impossibly hard to grow up in now, he tried to block it out of his mind.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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