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fret

[fret] / frɛt /




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So while there is reason to fret about the U.S. consumer, there might not be enough cause to abandon the retail stocks with strong competitive advantages.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

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

From Salon • May 10, 2026

For how much Americans fret over the privacy settings on their phones and wearables, few ever seem to consider their TVs within the same radar.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Seeing the tack and thinking he was racing that day, Seabiscuit would become keyed up, lose interest in eating, and fret weight off.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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