worried sick
Example Sentences
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But if the economic impact is severe, tens of thousands of Brits remain stranded, and the conflict escalates, then there are plenty in government who will be worried sick too.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
The other three are native-born Americans, but she's worried sick every time they leave the house.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
She said she had been "worried sick" about the whole situation.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025
Once upon a time, not long ago, Elon Musk was worried sick about climate change.
From Slate ● Mar. 28, 2025
I knelt beside Annabeth and was worried sick by what I saw.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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