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
Farmers have been anxiously waiting for the release of new quotas, saying they could provide a much-needed increase in demand for crops such as soybeans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Bronden groaned and looked up at Val, who was bending over her anxiously.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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