stress
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That can obscure operational stress further down the chain.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Those cases showed how a loss of confidence can cause the volume of private money to contract, amplifying economic stress.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
The findings add to growing evidence that aging may be strongly influenced by the hypothalamus, a small but powerful brain region that regulates metabolism, hormones, body temperature, sleep, and stress responses.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
The mental burden of wondering when it will happen again weighs on him, bringing stress and depression.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
As with many autoimmune diseases, it's unknown what causes some people to develop vitiligo, though it is suspected that there can be a genetic factor, and it can be triggered by stress.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
Vocabulary lists containing stress
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