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Even that anxiety over the conditions of the experiment could be symptomatic of my own DFK-ness, given that DFKs “worry … that what feels big and messy and overwhelming is wrong” and are thus shame-prone.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

It’s a reminder that what often looks like dominance in the global economy may instead be symptomatic of a pathological codependence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

This behavior may be symptomatic of a serious disorder.

From Salon • Sep. 22, 2023

“Within the first few months, you may have small bleeds or swelling in your brain, which may or may not be symptomatic and if not detected in time can cause disability.”

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023

The foreman was not deceived by the man's easy manner; in fact, he knew it to be symptomatic of one of the dangerous phases of Senor Johnson's character.

From Arizona Nights by White, Stewart Edward




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