nervously

Example Sentences

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“We remember he cracked it by thinking deeply about Henry’s childhood — and how lonely it must have been. After his first day as Mr. Whatsit, he nervously asked us, ‘Is it working?’

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Still, officials in Taipei will be watching this summit nervously.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Close nervously said her name and Wooden immediately perked up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“My father has been illegally detained,” he told the dispatcher nervously, stumbling over his words.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Elliot visibly twitched at the word future, glancing around nervously before turning to stare daggers at me again.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin