nervy

Example Sentences

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Hearts found their scoring boots on Saturday, their own fightback from behind to beat Motherwell 3-1 breaking a trend of four nervy 1-0 home wins.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

After that nervy victory on Saturday, Ireland head coach Andy Farrell praised the debutant's contribution in his post-match news conference.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

He admitted that the huge crowds can make for a nervy experience but Matsuyama, who has five top-five finishes and five top-10s in Phoenix, said he loves the atmosphere.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

An understandably nervy Stidham was swiftly and repeatedly blitzed by the Patriots Sunday, throwing a wild incomplete pass on an opening drive that ended with a punt.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

I grew up exuberant in body but with a nervy, craving mind.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer