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distress

[dih-stres] / dɪˈstrɛs /




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The compensatory and emotional distress damages were split between Rebecca Grossman and Erickson.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In a statement, Turner denied this and also denied engaging in any conduct that caused distress.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Investors have shrugged off signs of consumer distress because shoppers keep spending —even if they feel awful about higher prices.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Many lost their jobs or legal status while waiting for their cases to be adjudicated, the groups said, causing significant emotional and financial distress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

My eyes keep floating back to the sentence about psychological distress.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish




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