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worried

[wur-eed, wuhr-] / ˈwɜr id, ˈwʌr- /


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But some companies sound genuinely worried about the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

But last summer, he said the Fed was too worried about inflation even though it had shown little improvement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Investors are increasingly worried that private-equity assets are overvalued, and are questioning whether regulators and auditors will hold firms accountable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

I don't think they will stay up - I'm really worried for them, but they need him to have five more games like that and that will give them the best chance.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Normally, I’d be worried that the airline was trying to message me, that I’d miss the flight, but with every step forward, I feel lighter on my feet.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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