make anxious
Example Sentences
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He said: "The charges make anxious reading, in particular charge two. Both are serious matters."
From BBC • May 18, 2017
He found time, amidst the warlike preparations constantly going on, to make frequent calls at her dwelling, and make anxious inquiry about her progress.
From The White Squaw by Reid, Mayne
In the houses the people listen with awe for the sound of his chariot, and when it is heard make anxious prayer to him for protection from all ill.
From Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan by Miles, Clement A.
They make anxious enquiries about Mr. M'Fadden,—how he seemed to "take it;" did he evince want of pluck? had he courage enough to fight a duel? and could his vote be taken afore he died?
From Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)
When she was told that the two ladies were gone, she desired that Dorothy might be sent to her, and immediately began to make anxious inquiries.
From He Knew He Was Right by Trollope, Anthony
