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panic

[pan-ik] / ˈpæn ɪk /


NOUN
sudden drop in value in financial markets
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"People across Lebanon were holding their breath for a ceasefire agreement, but a wave of deadly strikes plunged the country into panic and chaos," said Agnes Dhur, the ICRC's head of delegation in Lebanon.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

By day’s end, after setting off a global panic, the president backed down and announced a two-week ceasefire deal.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Fear might push you to panic sell — or buy — even when it’s not logical.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

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

I felt my first flutter of panic in my chest.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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