panic

Example Sentences

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According to the government, the supply of oil to the UK remains healthy in spite of the conflict and stressed that panic buying was not necessary.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The Bruins didn’t even panic when their leader seemed to panic, as Betts spent nearly half of the first quarter on the bench complaining that, “I’ve got something stuck in my throat.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The announcement immediately triggered a global stock market panic, resulting in the largest decline since 2020, when the stock market crashed during the Covid-19 pandemic.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Albanese has previously sought to reassure motorists that shipments of fuel continue to arrive in Australia, and petrol shortages in rural towns stem from panic buying and distribution bottlenecks.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Twice they had fallen asleep and woken in the darkness, crying out to each other in panic.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda