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How to use the word Angst in a Sentence?

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Today, our view of genuine reality is increasingly clouded by professionals whose technical expertise often introduces a superficial and soulless model of the person that denies moral significance. Perhaps the most devastating example for human values is the process of medicalization through which ordinary unhappiness and normal bereavement have been transformed into clinical depression, existential angst turned into anxiety disorders, and the moral consequences of political violence recast as post-traumatic stress disorder. That is, suffering is redefined as mental illness and treated by professional experts, typically with medication. I believe that this diminishes the person,

Arthur Kleinman

added by JokerGem
11 months ago

we dream of peace and tranquility, the day when we no longer despair but our self-imposed angst cannot be avoided. we can't run. it won't go away. the noises i hear in my hell are very real and i'll continue to exist in an interested sort of anguish, looking for bloodstains on acid free sidewalks.

Scott C. Holstad

added by scottholstad
1 year ago

We thought that neuroticism would have likely gone one of two ways, either preferring sad music to express their loneliness or preferring upbeat music to shift their mood. Actually, on average, they seem to prefer more intense musical styles, which perhaps reflects inner angst and frustration, that was surprising but people use music in different ways -- some might use it for catharsis, others to change their mood. We'll be looking into that in more detail.

David Greenberg

Found on CNN
1 year ago

There was a lot of angst, a lot of battles in the city over wearing masks, not wearing masks, so I ’m glad that we’ve taken that fight away. All that has just subsided, and now we can go back to focus on learning.

School Superintendent Deena Bishop

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

caffeine buzz liquid thrill, chills slowly going down kinda wicked 'n edgy like legs spread wide in razor wrapped dreams, like looking glass lust on lsd, like wigged out flesh of lightening fear, like fried out bits of lovers angst, i lust at you, i live for you, i want you here w/ me

Scott C. Holstad

added by scottholstad
2 years ago

We're attacking public school officials trying to educate children, not because they're the people responsible but because Elizabethtown College's the level of government that's vulnerable, that's where our angst gets turned, even if that's not the appropriate level of government.

April Kelly

Found on CNN
2 years ago

All of her angst and umbrage comes from the simple reality that she enjoys a strong liberal take on CRT, and she does believe this is a racist country.

Warren Norred

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

It’s kind of like complaining about defamation – you can end up making it worse. all of her angst and umbrage comes from the simple reality that she enjoys a strong liberal take on CRT, and she does believe this is a racist country.

Warren Norred

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

I know that’s a novel idea for some people, our murder rate is up while our total crime rate is down but even in the demand for service, we see the angst.

Sheriff Judd

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

While retail sales didn’t move in the direction we want to see, it was likely somewhat expected, obviously the surge in the Delta variant is causing some short-term angst... the jury is out on how Americans will continue to spend.

Mike Loewengart

Found on Reuters
2 years ago

We currently have a chemistry physics teaching position that we have zero applicants for right now. I am really concerned about how we're going to be able to fill that position, where are we going to find science and math teachers ? There is angst over,' Are we going to find people, quality people ?'.

Steven Wrobleski

Found on CNN
2 years ago

The country was full of angst. The country was full of turmoil. The country was full of fear. The country was full of anger. And we needed to be calmed down. We needed to chill.

Marvin Gaye

Found on CNN
2 years ago

We have all seen this coming for the last three months. On September 24 when Speaker Pelosi announced impeachment, we all assumed that Speaker Pelosi wouldn't have started it unless she already knew she had the votes, my guess is there is less angst in Washington, DC, than there is in the rest of the country because we've all known where this was going.

James Lankford

Found on CNN
4 years ago

I understand that this budget approach and timing, being so late in the legislative year, caused significant angst among Alaskans, however, certain programs, programs we value, got caught in a budget discussion that went on way too long.

Mike Dunleavy

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

I didn't want to not disclose I was pregnant, but at the same time, I was so early-pregnant that I didn't know if it was going to kind of stick, and I didn't want to obviously not get the job because I was pregnant. There was kind of a lot of angst with that, I guess.

Liz Tigelaar

Found on CNN
5 years ago

The angst going into last Friday was pretty significant, and now, with the realization that we're here and the world hasn't come to an end,... the money is falling in.

Bucky Hellwig

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

That's a policy decision to transfer them, i know it's caused a lot angst in a lot of areas. I don't -- I don't try to slowdown transfers. I -- I facilitate transfers.

John Kelly

Found on FOX News
6 years ago

The cuts ... would be devastating to the constituents that HUD serves, everyone is extremely concerned. That cuts that were described were draconian and there is a great deal of angst right now among employees.

Holly Salamido

Found on CNN
7 years ago

She has learned that excessive disruption in this country creates great angst. And also division.

Chris Jennings

Found on Reuters
7 years ago

I understand that it's creating a little bit of angst and people are little concerned and worried, but if the markets are concerned about Gordhan stepping down I think that's completely overplayed.

George Glynos

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

At the moment perhaps the biggest risk is not raising rates which would be a no confidence vote in the U.S. economy, fuelling investor angst and reducing near-term appetite for equities.

Terry Sandven

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

It's manipulating people's angst and their fears.

Jeb Bush

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

That's just wrong, it's manipulating people's angst and their fears.

Jeb Bush

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

At the end of the day, places like New Hampshire make up their mind based on who they want to see as the party's nominee to president of the United States. Not to prey on their fears. Not to fulfill their angst, and when we get to that decision point, I feel pretty good about my chances, to be honest with you.

Jeb Bush

Found on CNN
8 years ago

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