Example Sentences

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That’s a hard lesson to learn, but most people are dealing with their own private aspirations and insecurities.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The album starts with Mary Janes, where she lists her insecurities: "My teeth aren't straight / my jeans are as cool as my music taste".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Similarly, Austin grins as Ashley barrages him with her insecurities.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Cooper launched the Unwell Network, a Gen-Z-focused media company spotlighting “unique voices that embrace social challenges and personal insecurities through honest conversation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Far more useful to me, for understanding the tics, pretensions, and insecurities of the owner class, are books and other print-related artifacts.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich