worry
verb (used without object)
to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret.
Example Sentences
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“I later realized that a lot of it translated into him worrying about losing me next.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
This isn’t to ignore the two more worrying reasons for higher yields.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
These worrying landmarks reinforce a market perception that fixed-income investments are losing bets, a sentiment Hartnett summarizes as “Anything But Bonds.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
One of the most worrying aspects, say families and carers, is the plan to slash funding for social participation by up to 50%.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
No more worrying about leopards creeping up on her in the forest.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
