worried
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"I'm not particularly worried there will be much onward spread of hantavirus," Jennifer Nuzzo, a professor of epidemiology at Brown University in the United States, wrote on Bluesky.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
But some experts are worried about "traffic jams" and safety at the world's highest peak, especially in a year when a record number of permits have been issued to Everest aspirants.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Persian Gulf states are worried that a negotiated end to the war will leave them exposed to security threats.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
While retailers are worried about costs, they might not be as worried about consumers, he added.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
I worried it around in my head, back and forth like a cat chasing a mouse in the field.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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