stressed out

Example Sentences

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"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 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

Some customers started showing up with takeout containers to fill for home, and the promotion stressed out restaurant staff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

By the time lunch comes around, I’m already stressed out about my chances of making Junior Agent.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston