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distress

[dih-stres] / dɪˈstrɛs /




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At 15:17, emergency services were called, and some members of staff started doing CPR - with many seen to be in distress.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Laura Davison, general secretary of the National Union of Journalists, said the plans for "more brutal job cuts are wrong, damaging and will cause uncertainty and distress for workers at the BBC".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The lawsuit said the plaintiff has suffered “severe emotional distress, including anxiety, humiliation, loss of standing in his community and harm to his professional relationships” as a result of his squabble with Ye.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Current market conditions, notably “financial distress among a narrow category of carriers,” has historically led to M&A, the Citi analysts said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Jonah leaned away and squinted at Chip in distress.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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