distress

Foreclosures rates are highest in periods of rising unemployment and economic distress.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

The ship began its journey in mid-afternoon and a distress call was received about eight hours later, Edghill said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026

Here’s what we know—plus some tips for enjoying a weekend free of gastrointestinal distress.

From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026

Sam Backway, GWH's lead sleep and ventilation nurse, said as well as affecting their work and ability to drive, sleep apnoea could cause people "extreme distress", with common symptoms including "brain fog" and "poor concentration".

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

We would ride down villains who robbed stagecoaches or in other ways threatened damsels in distress, whom we could save and, of course, never kiss, but ride off at the end of our imagination.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen

“It distresses us to return work which is not perfect,” the note read.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2024

The backbencher's bill will introduce harsher sentences for someone who deliberately harasses, alarms, or distresses someone in a public place, and increasing the maximum sentences from six months to two years.

From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2022

"This includes lists of probable cause of pavement distresses, and some are related to climate," an ACI spokesperson said.

From Reuters ● Jul. 22, 2022

The turn against immigration distresses some Texas business owners.

From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2022

The moon distresses you by silently reminding you of your solitude; you open your eyes wide to escape your loneliness.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, said he was "shocked and distressed" by the news of Widdecombe's death, describing her as a "woman of deep faith who devoted her life to public service".

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

In a 2024 exposé on Bowlero’s rise, Amos Barshad introduced a now-familiar category of villain — the private-equity vulture — as more than the average mercenary buying up distressed properties and selling off their parts.

From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026

“The people of Altadena are demanding protection from speculators who are buying land from distressed fire survivors and trying to exploit the intent of existing laws,” Pérez said in a statement announcing the legislation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

Legend has it that Washington ordered it read aloud to his distressed troops.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

“But he can’t really think we’d continue Care of Magical Creatures!” she said, looking distressed.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

In certain individuals, spontaneous oto-acoustic emissions may be perceived as distressing tinnitus.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026

It’s distressing for Ghazalian to relay that the West Hollywood restaurant is closed indefinitely, but the support, he said, has been overwhelming.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

In a post on X, she said the circumstances of Ann Widdecombe's death are "extremely distressing", adding that her "thoughts are with Ann's family and loved ones".

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the news of the murder inquiry was "really shocking" and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called the circumstances "extremely distressing".

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

And then I had a distressing thought: It was possible that the girl believed I was some kind of maintenance worker.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan