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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

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland said his thoughts are with the Maguire family, who have "endured so many years of anguish".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Brown told the intermediary he felt anguish when watching “Top Gun: Maverick,” which stars Tom Cruise as a veteran U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 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

Azareen looked sharply away at that, and in the bleakness of her eyes, Lazlo saw a shade of the anguish of loving someone who doesn’t love himself.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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