agonized
Americanadjective
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Origin of agonized
Example Sentences
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Faisuris Alvarez, who runs a beachside fish stand, agonized aloud over these questions without answers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 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
Inside, she loaded up on cosmetics and agonized over the instant noodles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
All night, Taisin had agonized over this, initially not wanting to admit it to herself.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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