agonized
Americanadjective
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Origin of agonized
Example Sentences
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I’m agonized by the thought that she might have sought help before she died.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Unlike Steve, I haven’t agonized much about my bygone career or felt much of a vacuum where it once was.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
All week I’d agonized about what movie would be my emotionally laden farewell salute.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
Only much later did I find out what agonized him, when I approached his booth and asked if he was taking requests.
From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025
He agonized about leaving our office, although he was less conflicted about leaving Alabama.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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