fretting
Example Sentences
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Plus, management reiterated that capex will increase “significantly” next year, fretting markets and sending shares 7.5% lower.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Alphabet and Tesla kicked off big tech earnings to a weak reception as both boosted artificial-intelligence spending plans, amid continued investor fretting over that potential payout.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
"Now I'm just fretting helplessly, there is nothing I can do."
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Traders are also fretting over the extended valuations of some firms, with Nvidia topping $5 trillion.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Frodo sat and listened to the faint lap and gurgle of the River fretting among the tree-roots and driftwood near the shore, until his head nodded and he fell into an uneasy sleep.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
