panicking

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French technology group 2CRSi’s stock tumbled more than 40% after accusations from a New York–based short seller — panicking retail investors in France, who sold other unrelated companies in the space.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

Now a coolheaded town is rationally panicking that the Presidential visit has put a hex on a team that couldn’t lose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"It was mad how quickly the sea came in and I was definitely panicking but I felt a lot of relief when the lifeboat came into view," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Even if the market hasn’t crashed, this multi-week decline shows persistent selling pressure, not just a one-time shock, as investors gradually de-risk rather than panicking all at once.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

He was panicking now: He could see no way out, and it was easier, as his fear mounted, to block out Voldemort’s thoughts, though his scar was still burning.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling