nervous
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High blood pressure, nervous breakdowns, respiratory problems, fever and dehydration feature among the most common ailments at the site housing hundreds, according to several doctors consulted.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
These more severe symptoms may last several weeks, and lead to permanent damage to the brain and nervous system.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
David Quayle, Williams' British hitting partner who helped her prepare for her return in the doubles at Queen's earlier in June, says it is "hard sometimes not to feel a little bit nervous" around Williams.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Any real-estate agent knows that nervous home buyers often need a lot of reassurance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
I began to feel really nervous again, but I tried to make it pass.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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