fretted
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U.S. policymakers once fretted London would eclipse Wall Street.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
"Damon's Odysseus is stubborn, overconfident and sacrilegious, but doesn't bear that much resemblance to the conniving, hypocritical egotist of lore who fretted over his wife's fidelity," she noted.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The delicate tapestry will be transported from its usual home in northern France, but the precise arrangements are being kept secret as heritage experts and artists have fretted that it could be damaged in transit.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Initial R2 buyers have fretted over initial estimated lease prices for the SUV—starting at around $829, according to Rivian’s website.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
“They play us for our flattering songs, and when we are out of tune or they are fretted, they cast us aside.”
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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