hand-wringing
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Shein didn’t respond to a question from Barron’s about its plans for Everlane, which caused hand-wringing among fans of the brand, who worry Shein will change Everlane’s ethos.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
War is always treated as the ultimate activity of the state, with much apocalyptic hand-wringing when wars go wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
After years of collective hand-wringing over declining local film and television production, Hollywood recently experienced a morale boost: increased state subsidies, including tax incentives and reduced filming fees, seem to be working.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
“Passive index investors may barely notice Wall Street’s dispersion trade, or the growing hand-wringing over AI,” said Bret Kenwell, U.S. investment analyst at eToro.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
I could hear his hand-wringing through the long echo of the telephone.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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