stress
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She says his calm sensibility tempers her impulsiveness and stress.
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
The artifacts — yellowing parchment with slight marks of stress at the edges and an intricately detailed stone tablet — are almost luminous under dim overhead lights at the exhibit.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
“On a scale of one to ten, ten being the most stressful, rate your current stress level.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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