frazzled
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In the financial crisis of 2008-09, the investment bank Goldman Sachs had a secret weapon: Its CEO, Lloyd Blankfein, was a lifelong worrywart with plenty of tricks for calming his own frazzled nerves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
If you’ve had a nightmare of a journey, don’t arrive frazzled and in a bad temper.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026
“Combining travel on the busiest days of the year with big group events can make you frazzled or anxious,” said Manhattan psychotherapist Justena Kavanagh.
From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025
She's a little frazzled after two days of live shows; and somewhat sleep deprived, thanks to a group of kids who have been running races in the corridor outside her hotel room.
From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025
“That’s an understatement. It was a disaster. He cried all night, apparently. The night crew couldn’t handle it. They were really frazzled by the time I got to work.”
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
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