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unease

[uhn-eez] / ʌnˈiz /




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Nonetheless, the idea that books are being pulped is causing unease.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands Governor David Apatang said the idea had caused great unease across the tropical island chain of some 40,000 people.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

Chief Financial Officer Anat Ashkenazi amped up the unease by making ominous noises about how long cash flow—long a pillar of strength for what had been asset-light, high-margin internet giants—would remain under pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

His fans don’t necessarily get an explanation for the unease Kurosawa sometimes generates, but it’s part of the draw.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

As Ophie stood just inside the doorway, a fit of unease seized her.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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