fretted

Example Sentences

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For years, he had fretted over whether she would ever be ready.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

And many, in a district in which more than 86% of students are low-income, fretted about feeding their kids.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Scotts’ stock had suffered a month-to-date drop of 14.9% as of March 12 as investors fretted over rising commodities costs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Energy stocks were broadly lower in India as investors fretted about profit margins squeezes for marketers and refiners, and the potential threat of inflation shocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Desma Mann fretted at the idea of her baby going off so far away, all alone, but she had always known that day would come.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly