panicked
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When Miller saw a comment from actor Antonio Cipriano, saying he "needed this song", he sent him a message suggesting he feature on a recording – then "panicked" and added "haha, joking".
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Bancroft would later admit he "panicked" when he saw himself on the big screen.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
This is critical because the people who call 911 are often panicked and notoriously unreliable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
His home isn’t oceanfront, so he’s not too panicked about the upcoming winter, but he will be prepared for likely flooding, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Everyone else is panicked and rattled and near tears, but G always seems like she’s just fine.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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