stressed
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But the Italian has stressed the need to strengthen his attack following the side's 17th-placed finish in the Premier League last term, scoring just 48 goals in 38 games.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Burnham also stressed it will be up to local leaders including mayors to drive the action before Christmas.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Volatility Shares stressed that the new ETFs would not be investing in prediction markets and that index valuations would be based solely on statistical factors derived from gameplay.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
A stressed carrier force is a sign that the U.S. doesn’t have sufficient naval assets to cover U.S. interests around the globe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Janna, I made your favorite, salmon cakes,” Mom calls from too close to the door, her breathing, uneven and stressed, belying her chipper words.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
Vocabulary lists containing stressed
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