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stressful

[stres-fuhl] / ˈstrɛs fəl /






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To keep your relationship strong and deal with stressful situations, consider these insights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

However, the layout of the hospital means what is already a stressful situation has made her even more anxious.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“Going through nine months of accusations to a trial is incredibly stressful and will take years off your life, and John shouldn’t have gone through that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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

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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