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fretful

[fret-fuhl] / ˈfrɛt fəl /


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Investors are getting more fretful about whether there will be enough power demand to go around.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

In this exquisitely staged show, directed by Tony winner Michael Arden, Platt recaps the story of his life with an ironic touch while singing songs that mark his fretful, meteoric journey.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 15, 2025

In a twitch, a head tilt or a whine, Indy communicates his emotions: curious, lonely, contented, confused, fretful, desperate or petrified.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 1, 2025

But there is no doubting this is a fretful moment, adversaries and conflicts around the world, deep seated problems at home.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2025

His new, hip hair says I got this, but his fretful face gives away the fact that the whole deal is crashing and burning.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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