stressful
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In those settings, microbes could rely on sunlight for energy and avoid animals that would otherwise consume them, especially during stressful periods or after mass extinctions.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
That desire may be heightened when "social platforms also give us access to horrifying, stressful, violent, and overall negative experiences", she added.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Many autistic people require additional time to process verbal information, particularly in stressful or overwhelming situations.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
"People would send me messages that Wordle had reinvigorated their family group chat. At the same time, that level of scrutiny and pressure was deeply stressful," said Wardle.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
“On a scale of one to ten, ten being the most stressful, rate your current stress level.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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