worried
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In Kyiv's Solomianskyi district, residents of a typical Soviet-era apartment bock hit by a Russian drone were cleaning up their building -- already worried about what might come next.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
The ensuing protests were violent and costly and worried many of us, not because we agreed with Mr. Yiannopoulos, but because outrage over ideas had turned students against each another.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
The former cyber investigator is in a group chat with current agents who are worried their personal information could soon be freely available online to criminals and hostile nation-state hackers.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Spencer, whom Diana called “Carlos,” worried the public would punish her for ruining their fairytale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Normally, I’d be worried that the airline was trying to message me, that I’d miss the flight, but with every step forward, I feel lighter on my feet.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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