fretting
Example Sentences
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Even Hernandez’s supporters were fretting about what might happen on election night.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
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
This time last week, markets were fretting about the U.S. escalating attacks on Iran.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Facing him defiantly, Rachael said, “Tell me what we’re going to do instead of fussing and fretting around about those last three Nexus-6 andys.”
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
