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panic

[pan-ik] / ˈpæn ɪk /


NOUN
sudden drop in value in financial markets
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I have been disturbed to see how seriously many of my patients have taken the panic around microplastics and fertility to heart, as if using wooden cutting boards will negate age-related infertility, for example.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

In the eyes of the pros, the “little guy” is easily sold on the latest racket, and prone to panic when things go wrong.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The price of diesel in Australia has doubled in recent weeks, with fuel stations reporting shortages amid reports of panic buying, while airlines are cutting back some services as jet fuel costs rise.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

But the panic could be going too far, especially for the strongest names in the sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

But if Hitler was hoping to break our spirit, to sow panic and despair, he must be sadly disappointed.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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