stress
Example Sentences
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If the stress continues for months, however, economists will start to worry about a slowdown, or even a recession.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
In experiments with young mice, they activated a stress signal typically linked to aging.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
“Consumers are entering this period of geopolitical stress from a relatively solid position,” said Vivian Chen, financial market economist at Nationwide.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Andrew Marshall-Lee said he could not stress enough how exciting the launch will be.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
When it’s all done, I feel all the stress that was tight in my neck and shoulders suddenly relax.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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