anxiety
Example Sentences
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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
She said there was a "higher risk of depression, anxiety, poor sleep and poor health in adolescence that arises from smartphone use".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Claire’s hum comes out of nowhere, and while no one quite dismisses her as a “hysteric,” stress and anxiety are offered as diagnoses, to her immense irritation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
So I just try to turn down my worry and just be so grateful in the moment, which is not always easy for me because I can live with a lot of anxiety.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
I remind myself again that there’s a lot more to me than my anxiety.
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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