fretted
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Two decades ago, U.S. policymakers fretted that London would eclipse Wall Street as the world’s primary listing destination.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
"Damon's Odysseus is stubborn, overconfident and sacrilegious, but doesn't bear that much resemblance to the conniving, hypocritical egotist of lore who fretted over his wife's fidelity," she noted.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Chuprov said he fretted most about the daunting task on the 30-story ascent up the icy metal stairs leading to the top of the confinement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Adam Hussein, a 35-year-old representative for Mongbwalu's traditional faith healers, fretted about Ebola denial and called on everyone to take precautions.
From Barron's ● May 24, 2026
For just a moment, I fretted they would discover Thelma’s secret heart problem.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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