anxious
Example Sentences
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Lowenthal said he’s heard from California families who are anxious about social media and seeking “relief” from their concerns about how the platforms are affecting their children.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
She’s always been anxious about turning 30, and I think she would take it personally if I didn’t go.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
Millennial television’s leads are also constantly striving to hit adult milestones, established either by their elders or their own anxious minds.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
On Saturday, Chinese state media shared videos of rescue teams searching through mud and debris, but there has been little footage of the floods themselves, or accounts from survivors or anxious families.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
I could see she was becoming very anxious about her.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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