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fretful

[fret-fuhl] / ˈfrɛt fəl /


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Investors are getting more fretful about whether there will be enough power demand to go around.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

He was a fretful perfectionist who would endlessly rehearse; Anne was naturally funny; she flowed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2025

Kounalakis would very much like to be California’s next governor, and her fretful appearance in the 30-second spot is very much a part of her strategy to make that happen in November 2026.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2024

Communication failures ensue, as do the progressively more fretful faces and soundtrack music.

From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2024

"Robb is like to give him that wish," Catelyn said, fretful.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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