nervous
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Once they’re in our grip, we hum on pleasant nervous energy all weekend, watching the sky turn lilac at dusk, eating Taiwanese takeout from around the corner, wondering when things will return to normal.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The bishops, often nervous about angering the public at a time when church attendance continues its steady decline, have to think carefully about whether to challenge these celebrity priests.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
“I was really nervous to get tested because it is a scary piece of information,” Schiffman said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
The market is suddenly more nervous about the possibility of higher interest rates following Friday’s surprisingly strong jobs report.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
When Buddy heard that, he got a mite nervous.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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