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distress

[dih-stres] / dɪˈstrɛs /




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In a statement, Turner denied this and also denied engaging in any conduct that caused distress.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Even before the U.S. intervention this January ended oil shipments to Cuba, Venezuela’s economic distress drove Caracas to scale back its support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

A jury on Wednesday awarded their parents, Nancy and Karim Iskander, and their surviving brother $176 million in wrongful death and emotional distress damages after an eight-week civil trial.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“The core customer obviously is under a lot of distress right now with sustained inflation,” Vasos said on a conference call Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

We have both known fear, and loneliness, and very great distress.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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