distress

Example Sentences

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“These figures signal a growing distress within the U.K.’s labour market,” said Suren Thiru, chief economist at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Related dietary research in adults has suggested that higher choline intake may be linked with lower odds of depression, but the same study did not find a significant adjusted association with anxiety or psychological distress.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The arrest and rescue follow the publication of a BBC investigation exposing how scammers in Mityana, posting social content of dogs in distress, have been tricking international donors out of hundreds of thousands of pounds.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Four horses, a pony and a bull experiencing severe medical distress were euthanized “to prevent further suffering,” and one kitten died while in the care of the San Diego Humane Society, according to the organization.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Why it’s better to think yourself lazy than think yourself in distress, I’m not sure.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover