anxious
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Warsh would need to persuade his colleagues at the Fed to lay off the reins, but a growing group of Fed officials has become more anxious about rising prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
All the funny details gesture toward Riley’s main idea: Our modern times feel anxious and isolating.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
But the aircraft leasing firms that own dozens of its bright yellow jets were getting anxious as Spirit barreled toward liquidation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Shirin - not her real name - is constantly anxious.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
He was nearing the top of the slope with Goose at his heels when she stopped short and gave an anxious whine.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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