fret

Example Sentences

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Investors rushed out of brokerage and wealth-management stocks, fretting that the technology would eventually undermine those businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Most investors fret the end is nigh, and they often panic out of positions, as witnessed during recent weakness.

From Barron's

Some analysts have been fretting about the market for ride-hailing and food delivery as consumers rein in spending and robo-taxis threaten to disrupt the industry.

From Barron's

“Don’t you fret about that dog, son,” the first medic said.

From Literature

Rather, investors are fretting over AI’s destructive potential.

From Barron's