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anxiety

[ang-zahy-i-tee] / æŋˈzaɪ ɪ ti /


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“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

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

Biji Jose, from Northern Ireland's Indian Nurses Forum, said there is a lot of anxiety and worry over the disorder.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Every succession moment in Chinese politics brings renewed anxiety about who is or isn’t aligned, who holds what files, whose network might complicate the choreography.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“I’m happy to hear that. How’s your anxiety been? Have you needed to make use of any of the strategies we practiced?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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