stressed
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The government stressed on Wednesday the judgement "does not grant refugee status or permanent residence automatically to anyone who enters South Africa".
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
In obesity, adipocytes can expand until they become chronically stressed and begin releasing inflammatory substances into the bloodstream.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
She hums “It’s a Hard-Knock Life” when she’s stressed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Most assessed that another quarter-point hike would likely be appropriate before the end of the year, but stressed the decision was not final.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
On the contrary, he stressed all the obstacles, pointing out how Durham residents—both black and white—were going to resent C.P. and Ann’s working together.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018
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