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fret

[fret] / frɛt /




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Meanwhile, they overheard their parents fret that society might be forever hollowed out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index for May was revised down to 44.8, the lowest reading on record, its third straight month of declines as Americans fret about the cost of living.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

But don’t fret if you leave yours at home—Thompson called the straw hats the tournament sells as part of its merch offering “exquisite.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

If your mom isn’t crazy about chocolate, fret not!

From Salon • May 10, 2026

For example, if you moved counterclockwise by three keys, put the capo at the third fret.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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