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anxiety

[ang-zahy-i-tee] / æŋˈzaɪ ɪ ti /


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One needn’t be an expert in autism to realize that the condition is not something like adolescent anxiety, which can be cured by reassurance and self-confidence.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

The selloff in the tech sector that has heightened investor anxiety over the past week graduated to a new phase on Wednesday: The pullback is over, and it’s now officially a correction.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

In a statement, the university apologised to those affected for "any anxiety" caused.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

There are cliques, disgruntled staff, and the unmistakable scent of anxiety.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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