social unit
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of social unit
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorders, and phobias.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
But I think he’s speaking through the lens of his own deep social anxiety.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Instead, it shows that traditional campus structures are falling behind digital alternatives in the face of the social anxiety of the 21st-century young adult.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
When these machines become more common on the streets, "social anxiety, or the embarrassment associated with wearing an exoskeleton" will fade, said Knisely.
From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026
However, the condition causes many sufferers psychological distress, which can lead to social anxiety or depression.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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