distressed
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Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, said he was "shocked and distressed" by the news of Widdecombe's death, describing her as a "woman of deep faith who devoted her life to public service".
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Suburban counties with high proportions of homestead properties would face the sharpest exposure, and economically distressed small counties would be the least equipped to respond, the study said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
However, Southeast Asia’s private credit growth appears more limited, with a focus largely on middle-market or distressed companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Makhijani told an associate he took extra precautions because wanted to insulate himself from litigation and that “they were sharks in the distressed world who took advantage of people,” the affidavit stated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
“Him!—never, never. Dear Miss Woodhouse, how could you so mistake me?” turning away distressed.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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