nervous
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There’s also Nina in Atwater, which holds a variety of gatherings including a monthly series that focuses on mindfulness called “Be Here Now: Simple Tools for an Everyday Nervous System Reset.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
Nervous residents in Dubai’s Palm and Marina developments hurried onto their balconies to get a glimpse of the action.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026
Nervous shoppers are stocking up on canned fish, boxed mac and cheese and beans.
From Salon • Oct. 25, 2025
Nervous energy on opening nights doesn’t dissipate until the wee hours.
From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024
Nervous, I reach for his heart, and I’m relieved it is still beating: he’s invincible too.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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