fretted
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Credo’s stock has fallen out of favor this year, losing 17% as investors have fretted about the optical threat.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
She said district communication had been sparse so far — “no call, no text, no email” — and fretted about missing work at Sweetgreen, the fast-casual chain restaurant where she makes salads.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's shares tumbled more than 20 percent on Wednesday, despite strong annual earnings, as investors fretted over a perceived over-dependence on its wildly popular Labubu dolls.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Treasury yields fell at the end of a volatile week as the U.S. reported a surprising 92,000 job loss in February, while markets fretted about inflation driven by the conflict in Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
“Your father never touched his supper,” fretted Rachel.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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