fretted
Example Sentences
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She said district communication had been sparse so far — “no call, no text, no email” — and fretted about missing work at Sweetgreen, the fast-casual chain restaurant where she makes salads.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Scotts’ stock had suffered a month-to-date drop of 14.9% as of March 12 as investors fretted over rising commodities costs.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
I fretted over what to wear, changing three times.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Filmmakers and critics fretted, reasonably, that a Netflix acquisition would kill off the moviegoing experience for good, in light of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos’ professed antipathy toward theater-exclusive releases.
From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026
“They play us for our flattering songs, and when we are out of tune or they are fretted, they cast us aside.”
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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