distraught
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The deaths of her grandparents in quick succession left her so distraught — they had raised her — that she never finished her dissertation.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
Poursaid, still distraught, said that the family is now leaving the area after their neighbours, fearing further strikes, were reluctant to rent to them.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
Dallas fans were distraught Feb. 1, 2025, when the Mavericks sent Doncic, along with Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, to Los Angeles in exchange for Davis, Max Christie and a first-round draft pick.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
The former Manchester City player and tournament's top-scorer looked distraught as it began to sink in what he had done.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026
“I have to do my part,” he said, looking about as terrified and distraught as Magdalys felt inside.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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