nervously
Example Sentences
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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
The participants giggle, nervously stealing glances from their prospective matches.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
She kept pacing nervously by the spot where her husband's voice was heard.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
At the women’s feet, a mini Bernedoodle, Zipper, paces nervously, barking at arriving guests.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
The walruses grunted nervously and erupted into a stampede, with Roz caught in the middle.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
