anxiety
Example Sentences
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A mood of high anxiety a few weeks ago has given way to cautious optimism amid a fragile cease-fire and retreating oil prices.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
The Pittsburgh-based bank said that it had $33 billion in exposure to private business lenders, including private-credit funds—a focus of investor anxiety in recent months.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
"Sitting in a crowded, general waiting area adds another layer of anxiety," Gemma added.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
In the blog post, Altman acknowledged the fear and anxiety surrounding AI was “justified” because “we are in the process of witnessing the largest change to society in a long time, and perhaps ever.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
A tornado of anxiety turns my guts into slush.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing anxiety
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