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anxiety

[ang-zahy-i-tee] / æŋˈzaɪ ɪ ti /


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Washington’s death in December 1799 unsettled Americans with anxiety and nostalgia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

He finally found the right reed, got over the anxiety and started playing — same Stan Getz you heard throughout his career.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

For Celenza, that approach is a recommitment to what made Struggle Meals work in the first place: practical, approachable recipes that taste good and reduce kitchen anxiety.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

It’s tempting to generalize from this study’s findings to conclude that any retirement investment that reduces financial anxiety and stress should have the same effect on longevity as a lifetime annuity.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

But the joy of having her back outweighed my anxiety.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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