他在医院里因为剧烈的背痛而痛苦不堪。

He ___agonized in the hospital with severe back pain.

等待医院检查结果的消息让她备受煎熬。

The news about waiting for the hospital test results ___agonized her.

他在做出这个艰难决定前苦苦挣扎了好几天。

He ___agonized for days before making the tough decision.