malaise
Example Sentences
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She tries to control her symptoms by using pacing techniques - a strategy that balances rest and exertion to minimise post-exertional malaise.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
Still, despite the war upheaval, private credit angst and tech sector malaise, the S&P 500 is down 3.5% for the year—precisely the same decline booked over the same period in 2025.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Often, the design’s playfulness obscures the protagonist’s malaise.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
A study published in January in the journal Economics Letters links consumer malaise in large part to the high cost of housing — which the Consumer Price Index undercounts.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026
Just one shrill blow and you will see your animal shudder with malaise and repair at top speed to the safest, furthest part of its territory.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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