agonized

Example Sentences

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So for the new owner of a franchise that agonized for nearly 40 years before its first Super Bowl and another 12 until its second, the wait for a third championship could be considerably shorter.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was as though I had agonized over an exam, prepared for the worst, then passed with flying colors in spite of myself.

From Literature

All week I’d agonized about what movie would be my emotionally laden farewell salute.

From Los Angeles Times

Inside, she loaded up on cosmetics and agonized over the instant noodles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Only much later did I find out what agonized him, when I approached his booth and asked if he was taking requests.

From Salon