be nervous

Example Sentences

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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

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

With all the headlines about the war in Iran and rising gas prices, consumers may be nervous about what this means for their financial stability.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

But Malinin, who used to be nervous about choosing music for himself at the risk of not being liked, Weir recalled, leaned into two of his most personal programs.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

Any normal kid'd be nervous if they'd got two classes of boys sentenced to a week of detention.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell