fretting

Example Sentences

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What did he feel compelled to say he wasn't fretting about?

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The analysts shared their income stock picks at a time when investors are fretting about how the war in Iran could disrupt the global economic outlook.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

They are scrambling for daycare, worrying about food, fretting about their ability to work.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

In today’s coarsened climate, fretting about rules of politeness seems futile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

She had always hated the war, even talk of war, fretting so about his brother, who had gone off and yet never sent a word, not one.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi