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— Stephen Crane

Three little birds in a row

Sat musing.

A man passed near that place.

Then did the little birds nudge each other.

…

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A highly skilled and successful journalist known for getting important stories.

“The editor hired an ace reporter to investigate the city's corruption scandal, confident they would uncover the truth.”

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worrywart

Part of Speech: nounPronunciation: /ˈwʌɹ.ɪˌwɔːt/

A person who worries excessively, especially about unimportant matters.

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Synonyms

bundle of nervesworrierfusspotfuss-budget

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Related Words

worry-wartworry wartworrygutsworritfussbudget

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