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anxiety

[ang-zahy-i-tee] / æŋˈzaɪ ɪ ti /


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China’s consumer recovery may be less about a broad rebound in confidence and more about pockets of spending where companies can convert anxiety, loneliness, aging, and lifestyle aspiration into services.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

“What parent hasn’t had anxiety over tech versus toys with their kids?” said Andrew Cripps, head of theatrical distribution for Walt Disney Studios.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

On 21 June, he replied to a message saying he had "anxiety and maybe a little bit of post adoption depression".

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

However, the probiotic group experienced somewhat greater reductions in symptoms of depression and anxiety.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

This anxiety was the mother of Bobby’s foresight, it kept him on edge and gave him an advantage.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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