nervy

Example Sentences

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He was in the margins of a nervy farewell to Hampden before the team heads for the United States on Sunday.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Mikel Arteta decided to replace Havertz with Gyokeres minutes later as the Gunners held on for a nervy 1-0 win to move one win away from becoming champions.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

A nervy thriller, not for the first time and not for the last time either, you suspect.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The Lakers already won two nervy road games over the Rockets during the regular season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

But the inspecting officer took it in stride and when it was all over and he let it pass I think we all felt you were a nervy guy.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote