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
"This one is for the mums and dads... They, like me, are worried sick about the safety of our kids online," Anthony Albanese said.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2025
Once upon a time, not long ago, Elon Musk was worried sick about climate change.
From Slate ● Mar. 28, 2025
Retired nursery owner Seonaid Blackie said: "This is not the place it used to be - people are worried sick."
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2024
Don't get me wrong—rwe both hated Tantalus and we were worried sick about camp—but we didn’t know what to do about it.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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