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anguish

[ang-gwish] / ˈæŋ gwɪʃ /


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Anyone who's listened to Rodrigo's first two albums, 2021's Sour and 2023's Guts, knows the singer has endured a few calamitous heartbreaks, approaching them with a mix of anguish, confusion and feminine rage.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

In his book, he recounts his early work with Vietnam War veterans suffering severe psychological anguish.

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

Fury and anguish filled him, unbearable, unanswerable; his mind was stretched to breaking.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin




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