Example Sentences

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That’s despite many Americans worrying about higher gasoline prices as the Iran war remains unresolved, with energy-supply disruptions persisting in the Strait of Hormuz while oil inventories fall in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

Perhaps more worrying to economic policymakers will be a sharp rise in consumers’ long-run inflation expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

He doesn’t recall many classmates struggling to land jobs during senior year or worrying about technology eliminating jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Bear in mind that knowledge about your genetic risks can be counterproductive, leading to excessive worrying for years.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

At first, I was worrying about all of those people watching and listening.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan