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panicked

ADJECTIVE
distracted
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Judging from a slew of panicked social media posts and endless versions of the same explainers on “how worried should you be?” there is a genuine fear that we could be in for another pandemic.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

“This one indicator would say, don’t get too panicked, but definitely expect a little less,” she said.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Yoon's declaration triggered protests, panicked the stock market and caught key allies like the United States off-guard.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

After several more panicked messages, Gavalas said he was going to restart the Gemini app.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

I nearly panicked when I saw my moonstone badge sparkling on the front.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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