anguished
Example Sentences
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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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