nervously

Example Sentences

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Walsh said in late April that demand for summer travel had held up well despite the fare increases, but airlines are nervously eyeing the prospects for oil prices as the Mideast war drags on.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

While we nervously await such reassurance, we should probably change our passwords.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

At the women’s feet, a mini Bernedoodle, Zipper, paces nervously, barking at arriving guests.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

"Now they have to sit nervously and watch Nottingham Forest and West Ham play," former Premier League midfielder Andy Reid told BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Dad clutches Camille even tighter while Aunt Melissa looks nervously at me.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller