nervously
Example Sentences
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Ms. Racette’s sharply detailed direction kept the focus on Blanche and her gradual disintegration through tiny details—in Act 3, Blanche starts nervously playing with her hair—and bold statements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
We know her fate, but her partner, Sam Alper’s Bill, who nervously attempts to carry on with the performance in her absence, does not.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Still, officials in Taipei will be watching this summit nervously.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
Her voice broke and she laughed nervously, opting to read from a prepared statement because she knew it would be hard to speak.
From Barron's ● May 11, 2026
“Hi!” they chorused nervously, but they were calmer than before.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
