worry
verb (used without object)
to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret.
worries
Example Sentences
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When creating the presidency, one of the Framers’ greatest worries was that holders of the new office would break through all the anti-monarchical provisions of the Constitution to become autocrats.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
Kanin’s attorneys argue the disbursement delay was caused by incomplete records and due diligence concerns — worries further snarled by the so-called slayer statute barring Californians from inheriting from people they have killed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
His aides emphasise too his ongoing, deeply held worries about his security.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
"What worries me more is that, compared to the previous war in Tigray, there are a lot of new outside actors which can drive this conflict," said Hudson.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The weekend gave me time to multiply my worries.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
