distressed

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After the war, Jacob, back in Louisiana, bought up distressed plantations, and Bernard returned to “this rough, rural, ruined place” to help run their business and agricultural empire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Chicago’s distressed dining scene—recently described as “on the brink of collapse”—was bolstered by good news last week, as the City Council voted to halt future increases in the minimum wage for servers and bartenders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

The pilot program, from 2027 through 2031, would award grants up to $10 million, based on the program’s funding, and prioritize recipients in economically distressed communities or qualified opportunity zones.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Experts said the pod's "strong social cohesion" may have led the group to follow the distressed female into shallow waters.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

“But he can’t really think we’d continue Care of Magical Creatures!” she said, looking distressed.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling