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stress

[stres] / strɛs /






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“Like many other institutions, the Fed has been undergoing a stress test,” he said, according to a transcript.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

But those infected can get better and officials stress that people should seek medical help if they believe they have contracted the virus.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Fuel and fertilizer price hikes are creating political and economic stress across the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Researchers note that epigenetic changes have previously been connected to factors such as diet, stress, and trauma.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

“It’s like a stress test for your plumbing.”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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