frazzled
Example Sentences
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By evening’s end, a frazzled Ventura senior citizen — during a cloak-and-dagger assignation — had uttered a secret code to a person who claimed to be law enforcement, then handed him $25,000.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
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
Completely frazzled, Reynie laid down his pencil and glanced over at Sticky—who was glaring at his quiz as if he wanted to tear it up and toss it into a fire.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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