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anxiety

[ang-zahy-i-tee] / æŋˈzaɪ ɪ ti /


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“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

Meanwhile, an industry of influencers and products are emerging in response, capitalising on this anxiety, he adds.

From BBC Jul. 11, 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

Sasha touched the field of pimples on his face, an unspoken anxiety screaming directly at her.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

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

But anxieties about growing diversity and rising indifference had convinced many Americans of the need to enshrine Christianity in the Constitution.

From Salon Jun. 29, 2026

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

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

Moss stood there for a few seconds, his mind swimming with thoughts and anxieties.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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