stress

Example Sentences

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Cockroaches often become visible only during periods of stress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“It released eye stress because we studied from eight o’clock in the morning until almost noon time,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

In a new Intuit poll, 81% of parents said their current financial stress has made them realize how important it is to teach their kids about money.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

In experiments with young mice, they activated a stress signal typically linked to aging.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“Thank goodness I’m not a hairdresser, the stress is unbearable! But it looks very kawaii,” she said.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata