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stress

[stres] / strɛs /






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He is keen to stress that the company does not see its work as replacing the dead.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The rep “eliminated a lot of stress and saved time and money” by catching potential problems, like when the subcontractor almost installed flooring incorrectly, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Many of these medicines are aimed at patients for whom other treatments have failed, including military veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

While reducing reserves is a long-term goal, Gapen said, slashing assets could make the financial system less resilient in periods of economic stress.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

It is fair to say that our risk management division did not stress those losses as well.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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