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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

Treasurys continued their ascent, as markets fret about how countries manage a growing pile of government debt exacerbated by the war and the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

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

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Then capo49 at the fret that marks the number of keys moved.

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




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