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distress

[dih-stres] / dɪˈstrɛs /




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“Due to the unique anatomy of their airways, bulldogs can experience more respiratory distress in their golden years and may also have a harder time regulating their temperature as a result,” Greenstein says.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Some experts at the time criticised the privately financed rescue plan, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Related dietary research in adults has suggested that higher choline intake may be linked with lower odds of depression, but the same study did not find a significant adjusted association with anxiety or psychological distress.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The Chief Executive of UHLG, James Sumner, said the trust was "sincerely sorry for any distress that may have been caused to the patients".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

I was shocked at my lack of emotion and this queer cold absence of distress.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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