distressed
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John Karantzis from Carbone Lawyers, acting for the other two women, told the ABC his clients were "very disappointed and distressed".
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
Players from both teams were visibly distressed by the incident, with a number of De Miguel's team-mates in tears.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
The CEO of Arini’s U.S. business, Gavin Yates, left the firm in August and is expected to launch a distressed debt team at Citadel early next year, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The firm’s flagship fund lost over 20% this year as of mid-October, dragged down by wagers in distressed credits like Altice International.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The studio floor was a distressed brown around the stain of sky.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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