nervous

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These are nervous times unless, as suggested here, you invest in inflation-protected Treasury bonds, or TIPS, which give you some cushion against the risks of inflation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The confession sucks the air out of the room, leaving just enough for some nervous laughter.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

When a guard tells them they just beat the clock, the nervous Ray-Ray sputters, “Oh we’re not together—right, Sal?. . . Um, I meant sir, not Sal—right, Sal?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Researchers note that it is still unclear whether the offspring in this study will experience central nervous system issues.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Angela looked down at the table, and it occurred to Jonah that maybe she was nervous too.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix