worried
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Investors had worried that accelerating price increases would nudge policymakers at the Federal Reserve to increase interest rates this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Instead, he’s worried about people only seeing the Gaza part of his message.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
At Jantar Mantar too, voices are growing louder for him to call off his fast, with many of those present telling the BBC that they were worried over Wangchuk's deteriorating condition.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
A 29-year-old homemaker in the Houthi-held city of Hodeida, where rebel media said the plane had landed, said she was worried more conflict lay ahead, "without producing any results, just making the current crises worse".
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
“Are you worried that if you don’t get your beauty rest you won’t be Luc’s favorite anymore?”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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