stressful
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Sumesh Geevarghese, who lives in Cardiff with his family, described having a cockroach infestation at his rented apartment as "very stressful", adding: "They started coming from everywhere."
From BBC • May 28, 2026
"I've gotten used to it, but before, at the beginning, it was downright stressful."
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
A quick vehicle check, a smarter route plan, and a few safety precautions can help you avoid breakdowns, save money, and make the drive less stressful.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
“It was a stressful time. We didn’t work for three years, about, and then we had the back-to-back strikes,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
If Ophie had met this old woman her first day at Daffodil Manor, she would have had a much less stressful day.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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