nervously

Example Sentences

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Her voice broke and she laughed nervously, opting to read from a prepared statement because she knew it would be hard to speak.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

“No, I think I’ll keep her,” he said, as Leavitt chittered nervously off-camera, before falling silent.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

When Geumseong's phone rang on Christmas Eve 2020, he answered nervously.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“Can I help you with something?” he asked nervously.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste