Stress
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Emotional Weight
Stress can carry negative connotations and imply difficulty coping. He felt stress over the impending deadlines.
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Caution with 'Under'
'Under stress' implies undergoing stress currently, not having experienced it in the past. She is functioning well under stress.
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Stress as a Trigger
'Stress' can be a trigger for action or a catalyst for change. The stress of failing exams motivated him to study harder.