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panic

[pan-ik] / ˈpæn ɪk /


NOUN
sudden drop in value in financial markets
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Example Sentences

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"Life is normal and continues as usual without any change or panic."

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

In recent days, hundreds have reported being out of at least one type of fuel, which officials have chalked up to panic buying.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The announcement immediately triggered a global stock market panic, resulting in the largest decline since 2020, when the stock market crashed during the Covid-19 pandemic.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Despite a poor showing in the polls, Orban's allies deny that there is panic in the Fidesz camp.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

If they wanted to survive the storm, they could not panic.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith