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panic

[pan-ik] / ˈpæn ɪk /


NOUN
sudden drop in value in financial markets
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When Ohio Life closed its doors in August, a credit panic was triggered in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Erkılıç says she doesn’t give much credence to the AI versus humanity panic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

"This detection should not cause panic, but it should reinforce the importance of awareness."

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

While individuals have been looking for an exit, he hasn’t seen evidence of panic selling by institutions in the sector.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

I tried not to panic as some of the boys got up, grabbed nets, and dived over the edge, those left in the boat training the flashlights on the water for them.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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