distraught
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A distraught mother, Leila Matura, 52, said her 18-year-old daughter was still missing.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
To save money, she agreed to move her portfolio elsewhere, but she was genuinely distraught over the loss of what she believed was a friendship with the financial planner.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
The elderly Peggy invites the distraught traveler back to her welcoming old house to restore herself.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
A distraught Wardley sank to his knees as Dubois celebrated capturing the WBO heavyweight title.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
At length, not coming out of her distraught state by degrees, but in an instant, Miss Havisham said, “Let me see you two play cards; why have you not begun?”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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