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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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Adventure and anguish, horror and heaven were just around the corner, and we did not know.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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