distress
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The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office received a distress call around 10:20 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
But, to the distress of his advisers, he is the most reluctant of monarchs, unwilling to wage war, issue decrees or even, many days, get out of bed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
The senior IMF official added that "many" low-income countries were in debt distress, or close to it, and that they should seek debt restructuring if they were not able to address the issue.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
"The harm and distress autistic people are facing is real and widespread and there is a desperate need to build a system that supports the needs of autistic people."
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Nobody noticed until it was too late that Josie’s mother was gasping in distress, not just labor pains.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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Sleeping out in the stifling summer heat leaves her exhausted, but what distresses her more is not knowing when or how this situation will end.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
“It distresses us to return work which is not perfect,” the note read.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2024
The backbencher's bill will introduce harsher sentences for someone who deliberately harasses, alarms, or distresses someone in a public place, and increasing the maximum sentences from six months to two years.
From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2022
“As they help lead us out of our long bout with the pandemic they will provide balm for our distresses and delight for our hearts.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2022
The sun distresses you like a crowd, a noisy, invasive crowd that makes you cup your ears, that makes you close your eyes, that makes you want to hide.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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“It’s the biggest dichotomy we’ve seen between these lower-quality companies getting to distressed levels in credit, and the broader ‘risk markets’ priced nearly to perfection,” said Miskin.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
Last week, the yield on CoreWeave’s unsecured debt reached 15%, putting the bonds into distressed territory.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
However, the share of distressed selling is still tiny.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Asked if she questioned her further, she replied: "I didn't because she was so distressed."
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Lies, who is living about forty miles away, writes to Theo and Jo that she is shocked and distressed.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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"We also wish to express our sincere gratitude to the emergency services, gardaí, firefighters and medical personnel who responded to the scene and who have faced such distressing circumstances," the bishop added.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Rumination refers to repeatedly dwelling on distressing thoughts, worries, or negative experiences.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026
A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said it was a "distressing case" and they had implemented changes as a result.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Clancy's trial, which featured more than 80 witnesses and days of distressing testimony, sparked debate in the United States over maternal mental health.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
As Garfield's progress slowed, and especially after his distressing relapse, the doctors began to consider removing the bullet in order to save his life.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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