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stressful

[stres-fuhl] / ˈstrɛs fəl /






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"When the vehicles arrived, the joy I felt even made me cry because I no longer have to deal with engine oil or anything stressful," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

He found the role hugely enjoyable, but strategising and giving commands to subordinate players in real time could be "more stressful than real life".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

It was hierarchical and stressful, but it was not because of my fellow writers, except that I wanted to impress them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Littlewood, who represented herself throughout the employment tribunal, said the process was "really stressful".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Planning a wedding is incredibly stressful, the first real trial of a marriage, they say.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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