worried sick
Example Sentences
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The other three are native-born Americans, but she's worried sick every time they leave the house.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
Sheila Underwood, from Blackpool, said she had found herself living in fuel poverty, worried sick about paying the bills with her pension, after her beloved husband of 59 years, Jim, died five years ago.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026
Once upon a time, not long ago, Elon Musk was worried sick about climate change.
From Slate • Mar. 28, 2025
“I’ve spoken to thousands of parents, grandparents, aunties and uncles. They, like me, are worried sick about the safety of our children online.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2024
“I’m not traveling to a city I’ve never been to before. Mom would be worried sick if she found out! We can’t do that to her.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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