distressed
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Caring for a single, distressed marine mammal can take significant time and resources.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
However, she became distressed when her ideas were copied by or "inspired" her male contemporaries – including Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg and Lucas Samaras – whose works would be displayed at more prestigious galleries.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for free on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org in the UK.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Tommy Hill, managing partner of a hedge fund that focuses on distressed companies, saw Moderna as an opportunity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
The badger was looking at him, her face pinched with the most distressed expression.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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