panicked
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At times, pilots have panicked, fearing they were running out of runway, and braked too hard, causing accidents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Like Jones, Ms. Perry captures the sensory experience of death and the feeling of existing in a strange, panicked void.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
She recalls how, after learning of his disappearance, the family panicked and visited military camps and police stations across Jaffna in a desperate search for information without any luck.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
I point this out because investors panicked earlier this week as the bottom appeared to drop out of the market — even if temporarily.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
I cried because it is terrifying to see an entire crowd of grown adults become panicked at the sound of a name.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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