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nervous

[nur-vuhs] / ˈnɜr vəs /


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It seemed the match was going to be easier for the Mexicans with South Africa short-handed, but fans began to boo the Mexican players after they stopped attacking and appeared nervous.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

That has Wall Street nervous about potential rate volatility, particularly if the Fed suddenly says less than it has been over the past 30 years — or leaves markets doing more guesswork.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

His cancer was graded stage three, and is not in his bones or nervous system.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"There may be lessons for AI in how the nervous system is organized."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

We have our very first gig tonight and I’m a nervous wreck.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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