nervousness
Example Sentences
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“We suspect that bond market nervousness will remain in the near term,” Investec economists said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
However, the higher rates go and the longer they stay elevated, the more damage the sector is likely to incur, especially as nervousness likely builds ahead of earnings season.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
"If we talk about nerves, yes, but it's a positive nervousness," he told BBC Sport Scotland.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
“It was nerve-racking, but knowing our team is one, the nervousness turns to confidence,” Seung said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Aunt Rose said it so plainly, like she was talking about the best kind of lye soap, and Ophie felt the tiniest bit of her nervousness break away.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
