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anxious

[angk-shuhs, ang-] / ˈæŋk ʃəs, ˈæŋ- /




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Animals that had elevated SETD7 levels when they were young developed more reactive dopamine neurons and showed more anxious behavior than mice whose SETD7 levels remained normal throughout life.

From Science Daily Aug. 26, 2026

Investors remain anxious about stubbornly high inflation, mounting federal debt, a deluge of corporate borrowing to fund artificial-intelligence investments, and a new Federal Reserve chairman whose approach to setting interest rates remains enigmatic to many.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

“I was really nervous, really anxious, and full of adrenaline,” Lozano acknowledged.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

"I didn't understand what happened to me. I was anxious, I couldn't eat, I couldn't see friends."

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Kumu Apo lets out a long sigh that makes me a little anxious.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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