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worrisome

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


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Worrisome signs for the economy also weighed on investors Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Worrisome forecasts and technical glitches with remote school gave way to sunshine in New York City by Tuesday afternoon, as the storm moved out of the area without as much drama as initially feared.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2024

Worrisome possible outcomes include Russia helping North Korea beef up “its pretty antiquated … museum-ready” conventional forces or its weapons of mass destruction, Seiler said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2023

Worrisome new data show it is up to the challenge.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 27, 2022

Worrisome results triggered contact and behavioral coaching from the Dartmouth-Hitchcock staff.

From Washington Post • Aug. 17, 2021




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