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stress

[stres] / strɛs /






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Still, the sector appears well-positioned to absorb moderate stress, backed by strong capital buffers and sizeable provisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"It's really important to stress that it is illegal to release non-native species into the wild," said Newman, recommending that snapping turtles are always removed, something the centre can help with.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I stress myself out about that kind of stuff, but I still go back the next day going like, “God, maybe I’ll get it today.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

They distribute checklists and tax organizers in late December, urging clients to make incremental progress early in tax season to avoid last-minute stress.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s like a stress test for your plumbing.”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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