nervously

Example Sentences

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We know her fate, but her partner, Sam Alper’s Bill, who nervously attempts to carry on with the performance in her absence, does not.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

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

The captain twitched his hat nervously around his ears.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr