anxious
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If your broker is offering you stock in this IPO and you are wondering whether to participate, here are the things you should know about that Wall Street isn’t that anxious to tell you.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Maguire said other students were also anxious about grades from earlier years being taken to estimate their grades, which they felt were "not a true reflection" of their additional efforts in their final years.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
There’s no mystery why Wall Street is anxious to sell SpaceX to the small investor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Dr. Heather Richardson, a breast cancer surgeon in Beverly Hills, said she’s seeing more women who don’t carry genetic mutations nevertheless anxious to have their breasts removed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
“Almost like an annoying friend. Your annoying, anxious, worry-wart friend who shows up at the worst times.”
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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