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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
agonise .
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Examples
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Kasrils has said he still "agonises" over his decision to lead
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Conscious that both the church and his own family would have rejected him had they known of his homosexuality earlier, Ray admits to feeling "very alone" and agonises about "alienating" churchgoers.
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England's Jack Rodwell agonises after his header clips a post.
Everton's Jack Rodwell delighted with transition to full England team 2011
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This time he spruces up cottage pie with butternut squash and turkey mince, agonises over basil that's not basily enough and cooks an updated beans on toast.
Tonight's TV highlights Martin Skegg 2010
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Arithon agonises, Lysaer is arrogant, the sisters scheme, and the wizards just try to hold things together.
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PDA's Newsbucket 2010
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In contrast, these sections in The Desert Spear tend to plot a little, with the Painted Man falling prey to the enemy of good pacing, angst, as he agonises about his decisions and motivations at length.
The Desert Spear by Peter V. Brett Adam Whitehead 2010
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"He was beaten less than the width of this table," Given agonises.
James Given in no doubt Dandino can prove Classic material Chris Cook at Willoughton 2010
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An extra £10 a month 3 less pints for me could be life or death for someone else who agonises over whether to turn the heating on or no.
Archive 2009-09-01 Jeff 2009
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An extra £10 a month 3 less pints for me could be life or death for someone else who agonises over whether to turn the heating on or no.
Alas poor Swinney, I knew him well Jeff 2009
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