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panic

[pan-ik] / ˈpæn ɪk /


NOUN
sudden drop in value in financial markets
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There’s even a rooftop scene that’s a homage to Al Pacino’s first leading film role, in “The Panic in Needle Park.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Dan Skelton will be represented by mare Panic Attack as he closes in on the UK trainers' championship for the first time.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Panic in the oil market has calmed down for now, with prices for crude pulling back from the week’s highs near $120 a barrel over the past two trading sessions.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Panic over a software-business disruption from AI appears to have subsided after Anthropic showcased its partnership with Salesforce and other companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Panic sends spikes through my gut—no, I do not have the energy for this.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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