worrying

Example Sentences

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After worrying that Homelander’s delusions of becoming a religious figurehead were too far-fetched, Kripke came to see that storyline “as a metaphor for the ultimate level of narcissism.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Being fitted with an ICD can be worrying for patients concerned about the possibility of it going off.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The artificial-intelligence race has catapulted stocks to fresh highs this year and kept credit markets on fire — but bond investors are increasingly worrying about the people being left behind.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Even some within the ATF had misgivings, worrying that the policy would strain the agency’s relations with law-abiding dealers and make them less likely to offer alerts on suspicious behavior by buyers.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Nobody was worrying about what school they’d land in next, or fearing that they might disappoint their family.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix