Example Sentences

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“While others were getting dressed by Tom Ford, I was stressing out, thrifting for my ceremony outfit.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Back then, EV demand was stressing the lithium supply/demand balance.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Unlike the Southeastern Conference meetings in Florida two weeks ago, no one was stressing about NIL at the summit.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2022

"I was stressing out inside, but I was able to turn it around with my best tricks."

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2021

Anyways, I remember I was stressing the whole time I was on the bench waiting to play ’cause everybody else’s dad had on regular gym shorts and high-tops, but not my pop.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña