storm and stress

noun

often capitalized both Ss

Examples of storm and stress in a Sentence

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Years of widening economic inequality, compounded by the pandemic and political storm and stress, have given Americans the impression that the country is on the wrong track. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2023 Between the storm and stress, Bronfman finds plenty to haunt and surprise. Zachary Lewis, cleveland, 20 Oct. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of storm and stress was in 1827

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“Storm and stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storm%20and%20stress. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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