fretting

Example Sentences

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Investors may be fretting that bringing forward some deliveries will put a dent in shipment numbers for the current quarter, which could weigh on earnings and sales.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

What did he feel compelled to say he wasn't fretting about?

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Joshua grew increasingly anxious during the government shutdown last fall, fretting about bills and whether he would ever be paid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

They are scrambling for daycare, worrying about food, fretting about their ability to work.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“You said the other day you thought we were a deal happier than the King children, for they were fighting and fretting all the time, in spite of their money.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott