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panic

[pan-ik] / ˈpæn ɪk /


NOUN
sudden drop in value in financial markets
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No one should panic at this stage, since containing both outbreaks is a top priority for affected governments and health agencies.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Former Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati lamented Altman’s “constant panic around our projects,” which she wrote led to chaos and churn.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“We’re going to feel a little bit of a sting, but we’re definitely not hitting the panic button,” Wiebe said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

He said rumours and speculation are "obviously caused by the lack of transparency and widespread panic".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

I was fighting panic and the urge to claw it off.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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