stressing

Example Sentences

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I remember being at the post office with bins and bins, stressing out, trying to put stamps on everything, trying to get these out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The World Health Organization has scrambled to reassure the world that the outbreak was not a repeat of the Covid pandemic, stressing that contagion was very rare.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Bosses then sent an internal memo to volunteers stressing the allegations were being taken "extremely seriously".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

More critically, the film questions how and if “SNL” can continue without Michaels, stressing that he is the key ingredient to the show’s success.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Curt told her, “Stop stressing, babe. It’s a really cool and brave look.”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie