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In answer to those fretting about the imminent bursting of a market bubble, the Goldman team argue that the “conditions that have marked the ends of past bull markets remain mostly absent today.”

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Investors may be fretting that bringing forward some deliveries will put a dent in shipment numbers for the current quarter, which could weigh on earnings and sales.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Beside him, Sairy was also still awake, and she, too, was fretting over her upcoming trip.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech




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