panicked
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Judging from a slew of panicked social media posts and endless versions of the same explainers on “how worried should you be?” there is a genuine fear that we could be in for another pandemic.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
“This one indicator would say, don’t get too panicked, but definitely expect a little less,” she said.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Yoon's declaration triggered protests, panicked the stock market and caught key allies like the United States off-guard.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
"I haven't panicked when I've hit it off line and into trees, I've layed up and relied on wedges and those scoring clubs," he told Sky Sports.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The panicked driver shifted into reverse and moved his foot to the gas pedal.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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