anxiety
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Ihnatiyev, a former factory worker, felt the cruel nexus of anxiety and poverty grow as bombardments intensified.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
“War of the Worlds” remains a fascinating film within the director’s space alien canon because it has an anxiety and uncertainty that isn’t often found elsewhere.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
“It emerged from two years of competitive anxiety, where the pressure to adopt AI outpaced serious consideration of long-term return on investment.”
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
That outcome can also threaten a household’s food security: Problem gambling is associated with psychological distress, anxiety and depression, the authors said, which could in turn impact a person’s job performance and earnings.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
“Here’s what I want you to do, Andrew. I want you to write and draw in this book. About your anxiety, about how it feels. About anything. Every day, okay? Can you do that?”
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
Vocabulary lists containing anxiety
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 4
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The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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