distraught
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He told the court his mother saw he was "distraught" and called the school.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
She is distraught as she has been left trying to feed their five children - and has taken on extra work washing clothes.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
His sister wrote to me, understandably distraught as to what to do next.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Nearby, a news conference by the head of Pakistan's parliamentary health committee over the cause of the fire was interrupted by a distraught father clasping his palms together in a plea.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Oda Brown, Anna’s ex-husband, was so distraught that he stepped away.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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