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panic attack

NOUN
anxiety attack
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Harris had a panic attack while delivering a newscast on ABC’s “Good Morning America” in 2004.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

Just hours before representing Australia at the Paris 2024 opening ceremony, Rachael Gunn had a panic attack in the middle of the Olympic village.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

During the meal, he had a panic attack and excused himself to call his therapist.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

On the main stage, May Habib, chief executive of an AI platform called Writer, told the audience that Fortune 500 bosses are having a "collective panic attack" on the subject.

From Barron's Apr. 12, 2026

I had a panic attack on the way home last night.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins



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