stressful
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Transferring trains—typically the most stressful part of any transit trip—is transformed into urban ballet.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The researchers found that cells containing the active, modified form of MYC repaired DNA damage more efficiently and were more likely to survive stressful conditions, including exposure to DNA-damaging treatments.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
“And yes, it is as stressful as it sounds,” Judge said, recalling a client who was simultaneously supporting a 28-year-old and a 78-year-old.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
She said that she had a marine biology assignment due Friday and a midterm Monday in an evolutionary medicine course, and that she had not saved the readings offline, making for “a stressful morning.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
For some kids, this was stressful, waiting for their name to be called as the teachers went down the list.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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