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worrisome

[wur-ee-suhm, wuhr-] / ˈwɜr i səm, ˈwʌr- /


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Wall Street investors and private economists, meanwhile, say it would be worrisome if a president could easily remove Fed board members and influence rate decisions.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

India's ministry of external affairs later released a statement calling attacks on commercial shipping in the region "deeply worrisome".

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

It’s not incredibly worrisome, just something to be mindful about when making your soup.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

Fallen Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein, whose health has been worrisome in recent years, is receiving medical treatment in New York after a fresh bout of reported health issues.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

But the worrisome reports of what was happening in Germany became harder and harder to avoid.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson




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