distressed
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The CEO of Arini’s U.S. business, Gavin Yates, left the firm in August and is expected to launch a distressed debt team at Citadel early next year, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The firm’s flagship fund lost over 20% this year as of mid-October, dragged down by wagers in distressed credits like Altice International.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
However no matter how much effort Grace puts in, she is often left crying and deeply distressed by the constant explosions during October and November.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
In a statement shared on Friday, Meghan Markle confirmed the existence of the letter and wrote: "I am deeply distressed... my thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed."
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The cave-in that had so distressed Cora was a ruse to camouflage the operation below.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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