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The home crowd will be nervous until they score but I can see Mikel Arteta's side making an early breakthrough.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

With all the headlines about the war in Iran and rising gas prices, consumers may be nervous about what this means for their financial stability.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The question you just posed is one that the district judge, Kate M. Menendez, seems to be nervous about having to hear.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

"It's an honor playing my first Tour Championship and I don't think I was necessarily in a position to be nervous about anything," Lee said.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

“There’s nothing to worry or be nervous about, Chase. Don’t be afraid. You’ll be at the Rossis’ farm in no time at all.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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