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worrisome

[wur-ee-suhm, wuhr-] / ˈwɜr i səm, ˈwʌr- /


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And that spending hasn’t been worrisome to investors so far.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

If you wish to see a public that is more informed about A.I.’s upsides and downsides, the downstream effects of these incentives are worrisome.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

Bass, asked about the worrisome trend, said she believes that Inside Safe participants need more services to address those issues.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The issue is especially worrisome as Oracle grows capital expenditures to an expected $57 billion this year, partly financed with what is now $135 billion in total debt.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

“You look a little . . . Pardon the double entendre, my friend, but there’s something a little worrisome in your eyes.”

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green




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