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stressed out

[strest-out] / ˈstrɛstˈaʊt /


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I would, however, focus less on the title and more on the actual work, and the reasons you feel stressed out.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

"I was very stressed out because of deadlines, especially since I work in a corporate bank," said the 27-year-old.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

I was very stressed out in our meeting, but I also was blown away by him.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

The driver told the BBC he had "done all the right things" but was "very stressed out".

From BBC Feb. 13, 2026

She started panicking and got stressed out because she didn’t have enough money.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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