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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a shadow of worry" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a lingering or subtle feeling of concern or anxiety that is present but not overwhelming.
Example: "As she walked into the meeting, there was a shadow of worry in her eyes, hinting at the challenges she faced."
Alternatives: "a hint of concern" or "a trace of anxiety."
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A shadow of worry clouds Mr. Tran's animated face when he thinks about them.
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And it casts a shadow of fear well beyond, to America's middle classes who worry about losing not just their jobs but also their health-care benefits.
What is more worrying about the loss on Sunday is the 49ers look a shadow of the team they have previously been under Jim Harbaugh.
A shadow of a shadow.
It is a shadow of itself.
A shadow of a human being.
Everywhere was a shadow of death.
"Without a shadow of a doubt.
Seahawks are a shadow of themselves.
Without a shadow of doubt.
Nor did we want to live under the constant shadow of financial worry.
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