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anxiety

[ang-zahy-i-tee] / æŋˈzaɪ ɪ ti /


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Freedom and uncertainty are two sides of the same coin, and both can create an overwhelming amount of anxiety, especially when money is involved.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Loneliness has been linked to higher risks of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety and premature death.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

An unhealthy microbial balance has been associated with a higher risk of allergies, depression, anxiety, and neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

Our joy is an act of revolution because we are constantly in a state of anxiety and rage because there’s always something coming at us.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

I tried to quell the mild nausea I still got when the boat was anchored and bobbing on the water, but this time it was mingled with a deep anxiety.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

The perceived threat to their jobs and standard of living has added to Americans’ anxieties about the job market.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

No doubt voters found it relatable and Abdul-Mateen II made his anxieties and aspirations vivid.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

But anxieties about growing diversity and rising indifference had convinced many Americans of the need to enshrine Christianity in the Constitution.

From Salon Jun. 29, 2026

Ms. Dierksheide and Mr. Guyatt review Jefferson’s anxieties and plans with the sternness of auditors rooting out unauthorized deductions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

He did not curry favour; rather, he was seeking a relationship with destiny: his music yearned to be the expression of humanity's deepest desires and anxieties.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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