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be nervous



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That doesn’t mean there aren’t other reasons to be nervous.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

Investors appear to be nervous about the potential effect on the company’s business.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

They may be nervous, stressed, not speak the language, be absorbed in their own head.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

ECB officials may however be nervous about waiting too long to act, especially after facing criticism for moving too slowly to tame the inflation surge in 2022.

From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026

And this is my role: my role is to drive, and to be nervous.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green




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