nervous
Example Sentences
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"There's still that fun element but now, and for the last few years, you are going into Eurovision week with a sense of apprehension and nervous anticipation."
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Rising debt levels make investors nervous about how that debt can be repaid and cause yields to climb.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
“People are getting nervous about the Middle East conflict and the airlines cutting capacity. I think it’s a buying opportunity. The backlog alone is reason for owning.”
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
She laughs, she likes the video, and she’ll even leave comments on the video, but for some reason I’m nervous about this one.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
"And for goodness sake, stop twitching! You look like you're having a nervous breakdown."
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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