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stress

[stres] / strɛs /






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And relationships face so much stress — everyone is being hit by all these curveballs and trying to keep your head above water — how can you enjoy each other?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Other signs of stress have cropped up as some private-credit funds mark down the value of their loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova says she was at "breaking point after months of physical and mental stress" when she refused a visit from a doping control officer to her home in December 2025.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“The message from the stock market is clear: The U.S. economy is passing another stress test,” said Ed Yardeni, founder and president of Yardeni Research.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

“Chosen One post-traumatic stress disorder. It’s kinda hard to get over someone wanting you dead because of a prophecy. Being the Chosen One is not what it’s cracked up to be.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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