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anxiety

[ang-zahy-i-tee] / æŋˈzaɪ ɪ ti /


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"We know this caused significant disruption and anxiety, and we accept the failures identified by Ofwat," they said.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

“I think he needs to calm down a bit, that anxiety that sometimes he has to prove himself,” said Spain midfielder Rodri.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

If you budget around your lowest expected income and ensure sure your essential expenses are covered, you’ll reduce your financial anxiety and be in a better position to make decisions about your future.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

An unhealthy microbial balance has been associated with a higher risk of allergies, depression, anxiety, and neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

However, the condition causes many sufferers psychological distress, which can lead to social anxiety or depression.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

The perceived threat to their jobs and standard of living has added to Americans’ anxieties about the job market.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

No doubt voters found it relatable and Abdul-Mateen II made his anxieties and aspirations vivid.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

The club is no place for the stressors and anxieties of modern life.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

Microsoft has doubled down on its AI strategy despite these clear anxieties.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

Whenever the authorities separated us, I would be slightly relieved, but then the worry over how he was doing would only add to my anxieties.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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