under stress
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: dealing with something that causes worry or anxiety
I'm sorry for being grumpy. I've been under a lot of stress at work lately.
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Most firms can describe their strategy, but fewer can describe their decision objective in a way that governs behavior under stress.
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Ahijah Ireland,
Forbes.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Under stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20stress. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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