panicked
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Mohammadjamal Azizi, an Iranian refugee living in Tujunga, panicked when his wife called him last month about a message from U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
But now the term has been universally adopted for the presumably looming catastrophic event that will drive U.S. politicians, in panicked fashion, to take a more hands-on approach to AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
"I was panicked, I was scared," she said of her more than seven hours in detention, having turned up in court expecting to face a maximum penalty of a fine.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
Santa Rosa resident Chara Brazley said she received a panicked call from her 24-year-old daughter, who works at Ulta Beauty at the shopping center.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
I still feel panicked, but it did take a bit of the edge off.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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