nervous
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"I was nervous because it's a performance space with people doing a marathon who are worried about their time," she says.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
“We’re definitely really nervous and anxious about the upcoming season, especially with the staff shortage we already have,” said a National Federation of Federal Employees union member at Yosemite who requested anonymity to speak candidly.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
That has made lenders nervous about putting too much money into projects tied to the company, whose shares have declined by over 30% in the past six months.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Still, the stock was down, with investors feeling more nervous about growth amid higher oil prices.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
I follow them down the sidewalk, zipping and unzipping my purse in nervous anticipation.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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