was agonizing
- past progressive of agonize.
Example Sentences
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I was agonizing over whether to claim at 62 or wait until 70.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
But grappling with the dilemma of who he would chose as his wife was agonizing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2025
When my mum was dying and I was agonizing over not having done enough, someone said, “It’s an intolerable situation, and you showed up every day, and that’s love.”
From Washington Post ● Feb. 17, 2023
“It was agonizing to see my dad in that much pain.”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2022
The work at home was exhausting, and for Anthony taking a break from her reform work was agonizing.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
