panicking

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French technology group 2CRSi’s stock tumbled more than 40% after accusations from a New York–based short seller — panicking retail investors in France, who sold other unrelated companies in the space.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

Now a coolheaded town is rationally panicking that the Presidential visit has put a hex on a team that couldn’t lose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Even if the market hasn’t crashed, this multi-week decline shows persistent selling pressure, not just a one-time shock, as investors gradually de-risk rather than panicking all at once.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

"Since the attacks started, there's a lot of panic. And even our families have been panicking," said Pereira.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

He was not panicking, banging around to stow gear below.

From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen