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Discover LudwigThe phrase "spark anxiety" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English
It means to cause or trigger feelings of anxiety or unease. Example: The thought of giving a public speech can spark anxiety in many people.
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If the power of journalism is measured by its ability to spark anxiety in government officials, it's hard to imagine a more relaxing time to hold public office.
The questions asked are not only downright intrusive and irrelevant (such as why did you need the loan) but seem almost designed to spark anxiety.
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It has sparked anxiety among undocumented immigrants and citizens alike.
… The mere thought of living alone once sparked anxiety, dread and visions of loneliness.
The prospect of a takeover has sparked anxiety in Anheuser's home state.
Just four directors are left on the Glencore Xstrata board, a fact that immediately sparked anxiety that Ivan Glasenberg, the founder of Glencore, would wield too much control.
The decision sparked anxiety at universities across the country amid fears it would damage the UK's reputation for higher education and deter applications from overseas students.
The elimination of top curatorial positions has sparked anxiety in other parts of the sprawling Smithsonian Institution, whose chief executive, Lawrence Small, has alarmed professional staff with his tilt toward a commercial approach and willingness to accommodate donors.
Treasury officials have admitted Northern Rock should have been nationalised more quickly rather than in February 2008, five months after the run on the lender which sparked anxiety across the financial sector and the first run on a bank since the 1866 run on Overend & Gurney.
So an approaching snap election on December 14th is sparking anxiety in the Liberal Democratic Party LDPP)—except, that is, among a swelling class of politicians who owe their positions in no small part to family connections.Botchan, or well-born "brats", are prevalent in Japanese politics.
Edin Dzeko's close-range strike once again sparked anxiety around Anfield, but the outstanding Craig Bellamy had the last word against his former club, sliding home a cleverly crafted strike with 16 minutes left.
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