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Discover LudwigThe phrase "agonizing for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when expressing a feeling of deep distress or suffering related to a specific situation or person.
Example: "She was agonizing for her lost pet, unable to find peace until it returned home."
Alternatives: "suffering for" or "tormented by".
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These situations are particularly agonizing for families.
After agonizing for two days, he followed his conscience.
The decision to intervene was agonizing for Mrs. Kennelly.
Still, arriving at that decision was agonizing for everyone involved.
After agonizing for some time, she decided not to go.
Accepting such terms would be agonizing for Ms. May, as they would split her party.
Agonizing for Uruguay, which may have to fight for chances in this game.
It is agonizing for the mothers of the two girls not to know more.
The process was agonizing for some, but just a matter of business for others.
The miles along the airport road were agonizing for me, but our reward was a fully stocked cafe.
The final game seemed as agonizing for the crowd outside as Murray said it was inside his head.
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