fretting

Example Sentences

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What did he feel compelled to say he wasn't fretting about?

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Joshua grew increasingly anxious during the government shutdown last fall, fretting about bills and whether he would ever be paid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

They are scrambling for daycare, worrying about food, fretting about their ability to work.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Software stocks were tumbling again on Tuesday, which could be a sign that the market was back to fretting about how artificial intelligence could upend the industry.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

“I can feel it in my bones and they never lie. Stop fretting and pass me the butter.”

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson