distressed
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He also urged Swalwell to abandon his campaign, saying he was deeply distressed after reading the Chronicle article.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Nowhere is there any critical examination of this framing of distressed children as “clients” holding “goals” of changing themselves.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
Both leading shows star Stephen Graham, and he is nominated for best actor for his role as a distressed dad in Adolescence.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 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 cave-in that had so distressed Cora was a ruse to camouflage the operation below.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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