How to Use worried in a Sentence
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For those who are worried about the age of the home and its current health needn't fret.
—Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 25 July 2023
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The only thing people are worried about is getting the win at the end of the day.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Colton battles and isn’t worried about any of that stuff.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
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The whole time, the worried mom had thoughts firing rapidly.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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That’s good news for people who were worried about that.
—Josh Fischman, Scientific American, 12 Apr. 2023
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But, even as a fan of the book herself, Waterhouse wasn’t worried about the script’s tweaks.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Mar. 2023
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But Sandy says in the days leading up to his death Stephen was worried about his safety.
—Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2023
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After the Bulls flipped a 19-point deficit into a 12-point win, White grew worried.
—Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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But should the Rams and their fans be worried about their 36-year-old quarterback?
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024
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The man the Observer spoke to is worried about his mother, who is still trapped in Afghanistan.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
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Hegseth, according to the texts, was worried that Israel would hit the Houthis first.
—Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
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Now, the Vezo are worried about the decline in fish numbers in the Barren Isles.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
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If the Yankees are worried about pitching, Kevin Cash isn’t with his Rays.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
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His health is very bad, and his family and friends are very worried.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 20 May 2024
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The content studios have surfed the way of ‘Peak TV’ and now are worried about what happens on the other side.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
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If Trump wins, Robinson is worried about how the left will react.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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People are worried about where the panic could spread next.
—Sheelah Kolhatkar, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2023
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Hmmm… So should Aidan be worried about this new man in Carrie’s life (and yard)?
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 5 June 2025
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And now, with the possible use of AI, experts are worried.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
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Guests had to rush inside, and the groom was visibly worried.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2023
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Counsell doesn’t appear worried and said mistakes are part of the game.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2024
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So just trying to be that scorer, be consistent, not to get too worried over the highs and lows.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
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Now, some Republicans are worried enough about the exploding debt to put the fate of the Trump tax cuts in doubt.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2025
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Still, others are worried about what will happen to those who arrive in the state once all the space is taken up.
—Chris Van Buskirk The Boston Herald (tns), Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2023
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There are signs that some in Israel are worried about the consequences of its actions in Gaza.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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As weeks turned into months, Nave started to get worried.
—Andrew Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Apr. 2023
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Somebody who is not really worried about what he or she’s got to say about me.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2024
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How worried should the team be about his availability for the playoffs?
—Aaron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2025
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Republicans aren’t worried about that at all, and like any contrast that puts them on the side of law enforcement, no matter who is being cuffed.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
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The bear’s ear tag identifies it as a problem bear, and locals are worried that officials will come and euthanize it.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2025
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