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anguished

[ang-gwisht] / ˈæŋ gwɪʃt /




ADJECTIVE
pained
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The Guthrie family’s anguished video led the NBC Nightly News, breaking up the Winter Olympics coverage from Milan.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

There were anguished gasps from the crowd as Gauff, in total control of the point, snatched at a drop shot and sent it sinking into the net.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

With 30-odd years in television, Walker has benefited from, and anguished over, the many changes in the industry, including the increasing number of female producers and executives.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

That kind of anguished, not-funny witticism is another commonplace of the American educated classes: OMG, what has happened to this country?

From Salon May 31, 2026

Although they said they understood, they were clearly anguished about getting legal assistance while other men faced looming executions.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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