angst

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But if the angst is all centered around Bella's frailty, then it would be a non issue in eternity. swivel Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 07: 54 PM EST

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  1. noun A feeling of anxiety or apprehension often accompanied by depression.
  2. abbreviation angstrom

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  • But if the angst is all centered around Bella's frailty, then it would be a non issue in eternity. swivel Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 07: 54 PM EST —  Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch
  • One of the main reasons for this angst is Treyarch (developers of COD 3) is developing this title while Infinity Ward is in their bunkers working on —  The Xbox Domain
  • This family's very public angst is all about making cash, says Rod Liddle. —  Spectator Live
  • Despite the usual media angst, there are no real problems in health and lauranorder in WA, and the looming infrastructure issues are largely in hand. —  Larvatus Prodeo
  • At the same time, nibbling at the deep pools of his angst was a wondrous elixir of the scents and sounds and images ... and a tantalizing element of peace. —  Camy's Loft
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  1. German, from Middle High German angest, from Old High German angust; see angh- in Indo-European roots.
 

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