be nervous
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That doesn’t mean there aren’t other reasons to be nervous.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
They may be nervous, stressed, not speak the language, be absorbed in their own head.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
You may be nervous about getting into it, but it is the community of people who were nervous to get into it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
BBC Sport looks at the key decisions Tuchel has faced in picking his final squad - and who has had most reason to be nervous during the selection process.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
They said only, “You must be nervous, with your decision coming up.”
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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