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stressful

[stres-fuhl] / ˈstrɛs fəl /






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"But until then, life will be stressful, especially for people like us."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In those settings, microbes could rely on sunlight for energy and avoid animals that would otherwise consume them, especially during stressful periods or after mass extinctions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

That desire may be heightened when "social platforms also give us access to horrifying, stressful, violent, and overall negative experiences", she added.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Many autistic people require additional time to process verbal information, particularly in stressful or overwhelming situations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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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