stress
Example Sentences
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He says the general knowledge it has developed about him has turned it into an effective sounding board—especially when he’s under stress.
"I do want to stress, however, that Gus' parents are not suspects in his disappearance."
From BBC
“What had been a bullish backdrop of massive investment in AI infrastructure is increasingly shifting toward a more bearish tone, driven by concerns over industry disruption, widespread layoffs, and potential credit stress,” he writes.
From Barron's
Third, stress there’s more to be done.
“She’s supposed to be avoiding stress,” the boy replied.
From Literature
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