stressful
Example Sentences
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“It was very stressful because it came right behind my house,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
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
"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
It must have been stressful, being that smart around people who didn’t appreciate it.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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