agonized
Americanadjective
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Origin of agonized
Example Sentences
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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
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
Kwangchul Youn was a mesmerizing storyteller as Gurnemanz; Brian Mulligan a poignant, agonized Amfortas; Falk Struckmann a powerful Klingsor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025
She agonized over what it would sound like.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2025
He agonized over the earthquake his theory would cause.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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