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panic

[pan-ik] / ˈpæn ɪk /


NOUN
sudden drop in value in financial markets
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This is harsh and ignores the sense of calm Carrick has brought to Carrington, the stability he brings to the dressing room and his refusal to panic in difficult moments.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

No one should panic at this stage, since containing both outbreaks is a top priority for affected governments and health agencies.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Mr. Schmidt exemplifies the propensity among a few tech titans to pretend they’d never urged anyone to panic about a coming climate apocalypse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

In eastern Congo, videos of patients bleeding from the mouth and nose have been widely shared, causing panic, residents say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“Dodger,” Akira said more evenly, trying to calm her own panic.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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