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panic

[pan-ik] / ˈpæn ɪk /


NOUN
sudden drop in value in financial markets
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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

"Life is normal and continues as usual without any change or panic."

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

In recent days, hundreds have reported being out of at least one type of fuel, which officials have chalked up to panic buying.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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

‘The drawer slipped. I couldn’t get it back in. Hannie will be furious if she thinks I’ve been snooping around in her things,’ I said, starting to panic.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler