fretting
Example Sentences
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In answer to those fretting about the imminent bursting of a market bubble, the Goldman team argue that the “conditions that have marked the ends of past bull markets remain mostly absent today.”
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
What did he feel compelled to say he wasn't fretting about?
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Joshua grew increasingly anxious during the government shutdown last fall, fretting about bills and whether he would ever be paid.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
This time last week, markets were fretting about the U.S. escalating attacks on Iran.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
"I won't have Sansa fretting needlessly. What shall we do with this little friend of hers, my lords?"
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
