wall

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That skepticism represents the so-called wall of worry that the ensuing rally can climb.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

They instead act as a wall to bounce the ball off to nearby team-mates, who have lost their marker and can play forward under less pressure.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“Just the scent of thawing tensions is enough for forward-looking stocks to keep climbing the wall of worry.”

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

I talked to Kempczinski in a room where an old menu hung on the wall advertising 15-cent hamburgers and 10-cent root beers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

He points to the side wall of the canvas tent.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam