distraught
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Cutler’s mother had just died and he was distraught.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Family secrets and sibling drama: A reader is distraught that their siblings threw away their late father’s journals, which held clues about who he really was.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026
Det Insp Ben Dalloway, who is leading the investigation, said: "Our thoughts remain with the victim's family who are understandably distraught at their loss. We will continue to offer them every support."
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
"I came yesterday and walked everywhere and couldn't find my daughter," said a distraught Antony Marcano, a 41-year-old cook.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
One woman who had offered to host Stanton in her home was distraught to discover that Anthony would be staying with her instead.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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