stress
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He notes that so far, he hasn’t seen any softening demand for the company’s products despite the stress consumers are under.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
On the other end of the spectrum, credit-card debt has risen to a record $1.3 trillion and more people are falling behind on payments, suggesting growing stress in an increasingly bifurcated economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
It’s his steadiness and seeming unflappability in a time of great upheaval and stress, and that was again evident.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
"We were able to reach an agreement. There was some concessions on both sides. I offered some; they extended an olive branch. That will not be a stress any more."
From BBC • May 5, 2026
I’m letting thoughts of how I think he’ll react stress me out.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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