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panic

[pan-ik] / ˈpæn ɪk /


NOUN
sudden drop in value in financial markets
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Friday’s unexpectedly massive drop in silver and gold prices may have alarmed investors, but analysts say they aren’t panicking.

From Barron's

The Gunners manager was attempting to calm the air of panic that appeared to grip Arsenal – manager, players and supporters – during and after the Premier League leaders' home defeat to a resurgent Manchester United.

From BBC

Wedge said he had seen his mother since, adding that she had been "very panicked" at the time.

From BBC

Witnesses spoke of panic when the crowd rushed for the sole exit.

From Barron's

"The minute panic set in she just steamrolled in the wrong direction."

From BBC