angst
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In many ways, the most ambitious World Cup in history — which kicked off Thursday in Mexico City — has inspired more angst than anticipation, more fear than fervor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Stubbornly high Treasury yields, the lack of an agreement on ending the U.S. war with Iran, and a near 10% gain for global crude prices since last Friday’s close added to the market’s angst.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
And Salah's outpouring of angst after a 4-2 loss at Aston Villa did Slot no favours at all.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Unlike the other Abstract Expressionists Hofmann was fueled by optimism, not angst.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
I don't think my sister derived any pleasure from blowing my carefully crafted reality to pieces, but maybe she couldn't handle being alone in her teen angst.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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