worry
verb (used without object)
to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret.
worries
Example Sentences
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"The charity held me, allowed me to let go of my worries and fears and gave me space to make sense of things," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Sky-high earnings expectations and AI optimism have bolstered share prices, while inflation worries and signs of resilient economic growth have fueled a weekslong bond selloff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
After a meeting Tuesday at the White House, amid global worries about what AI means for humanity, top AI executives said they had committed to measures for self-regulation, as opposed to submitting to government rules.
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
It stopped its own airlines from flying between Dubai and Tel Aviv for several months this year amid worries about security gaps and the risks posed by the war against Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
She got ready for bed and took it with her, tracing her fingers over the black ink, worries making them wobbly.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
