nervous

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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

"I get scared and nervous every time I see pictures and videos of missiles in the air," she tells the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“I’m feeling excited, obviously. Of course, a little nervous, but most of all, I am grateful to all of you. I can’t wait to see you again.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

He’d recently been nervous about starting a new activity, but he’d persevered, and so I said to him, “I’m proud of how well you dealt with that challenge.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Danny tried not to grip the book so hard, but he was nervous.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova