worried
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The whale has gained in size in recent days because of a build-up of gas as the carcass decomposes, and some islanders are worried it may explode.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
I worried about getting my money’s worth at this luxe Hilton property since it was just me and the package is priced for two.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Ever since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022 economists have been worried about a ‘jobs apocalypse’, and the potential for disruption in labor markets caused by the implementation of artificial intelligence.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
I had to fight for it ... because everybody’s always so worried that I’m not going to be likable or I’m going to be silly or stupid.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
I had one of the best little old grandmas a boy ever had, but she worried about me too much.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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