panic
Example Sentences
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"We all went into a bit of a panic," Osborne said.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Industry group Fuels for Ireland said 100 petrol retailers have run dry, mainly in the west of Ireland, after customers started panic buying.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
By day’s end, after setting off a global panic, the president backed down and announced a two-week ceasefire deal.
From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026
Fear might push you to panic sell — or buy — even when it’s not logical.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
How did you get here? thought Jeremy in panic.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
Vocabulary lists containing panic
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Twelve Angry Men
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