stressful
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The American presidency is one of the most stressful jobs there is.
From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2026
"The preaching sometimes helps people to repent. For instance, if someone is going through a stressful situation, the message of the pastor can give the person renewed hope," she says.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
“It was logistically stressful, and I could have walked away many times,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Give it your declining heart-rate variability, shortened sleep, increased mileage and stressful Tuesday, and it can fashion a plausible story connecting them, even when the explanation remains uncertain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Lying to my parents about sending letters was one thing, but what we were doing now was way too stressful.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
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