stressed out

Example Sentences

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I don’t think I would have been able to do 500 acquisitions or raise over $50 billion if I had been super stressed out and not thinking clearly.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Anderson wasn’t really stressed out over the Hall of Fame premise, just kind of fascinated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

The punchlines are there, such as a beat after one meltdown where Jackson admits he’s getting really stressed out and Grace coolly replies, “About what?”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

Controllers are stressed out and rebelling during the shutdown because if it drags out they might not get paid, he said, adding that he is grateful for controllers who continue to serve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

“I don’t think the support group would stress her out. I’m sure she’s more stressed out not knowing what’s going on with you.”

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling