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anxious

[angk-shuhs, ang-] / ˈæŋk ʃəs, ˈæŋ- /




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Whether that future arrives fast enough to satisfy anxious investors, however, remains the critical question.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

As the chart below shows, it’s understandable for investors to feel anxious.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

There’s no mystery why Wall Street is anxious to sell SpaceX to the small investor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Miroli now faces an anxious wait to see exactly how long it will take to resolve the issues and restore his passing trade.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The headmistress paused, and Penelope was surprised to see her take one of those deep, calming breaths that all Swanburne girls were trained to rely upon when anxious.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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