anxiously
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Her husband and sister followed behind, watching her anxiously through the window.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Cubans are watching the developments anxiously, but are focused on the daily business of survival.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Though Taiwanese government officials have been anxiously waiting for Trump's decision on the latest arms package, people on the streets of Taipei were calm.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
For the next 40 minutes, mission controllers, the astronauts' friends and families, and those watching the live stream waited anxiously as the mission clock ticked down to the moment when contact should have been restored.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Brightbill anxiously flapped his wings and squawked, “Ma, you’ve done enough! Do you really need to take more risks? The island needs you! Your family needs you! I need you!”
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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