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[stres] / strɛs /






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The research team is continuing to investigate how food additives and ultra-processed foods influence inflammation, oxidative stress, blood metabolic markers, and the composition of the gut microbiota.

From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026

They have built a steady, reliable business for our clients and delivered positive returns, including during the pandemic and the market stress of 2022.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Since the magnitude 7.9 Fort Tejon earthquake struck in 1857, stress has continued to accumulate along these fault segments.

From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026

It isn’t until you run into stress in an economy or a business model that you discover that you weren’t doing it right.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

I was daydreaming so much about that car on my overseas assignment, it helped distract me from the stress of competition—which might be why I performed at those meets as well as I did.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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