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anguish

[ang-gwish] / ˈæŋ gwɪʃ /


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According to the footage, what awaits Rhaenyra during her reign are fearful subjects, conniving enemies, sleepless nights and plenty of anguish.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Miller said the Peck family "live on with the pain and anguish of what happened to Steven, every single day".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

EMDR’s growing acceptance reflects the understanding that most any kind of early life anguish, from benign neglect or financial stress to parental alcoholism, can have the same impact as a horrific combat experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

"The fact his body was never found resulted in great anguish to his mother, who has also since died."

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The men cannot overtake the wounded beasts which fly in their pain, their wide open mouths full of anguish.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque




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