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anguish

[ang-gwish] / ˈæŋ gwɪʃ /


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Ilyas Adam, a human rights legal consultant with the Coalition of Somali Human Rights Defenders, says such mental anguish is widespread among young Somalis.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

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

Finding a comfortable, early-career environment can spare you a lot of anguish down the road.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

But it is the masterstroke of the green spot, shining like a beacon in the middle of her forehead, that conveys the anguish of the girl’s confrontation with her inner self.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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