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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

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

The anguish he feels, his powerlessness to control his responses, his shame and frustration—at Katie and himself—are expressed with such raw feeling that the performance can be hard to watch.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

There was a small hole, slightly charred, in my white shirt: my Paul Smith shirt, I thought, with a pang of anguish.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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