nervously
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Combined with AI-powered technology, they may make it easier for people to walk into synagogues, offices and malls without peering nervously over their shoulders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
“Everyone knows their postman’s name — right?” a bedridden retiree nervously trills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Artists and conservators watched nervously as the delicate, 11th-century artwork was transported by truck in a risky operation from its home in northern France to the British capital.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Markets have been nervously watching the rise of yields on longer-term bonds, as those can drive up borrowing costs for businesses, households and the federal government.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Glory was biting her thumb nervously, and Llewelyn scratched between his antlers.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
