anxiously
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Her husband and sister followed behind, watching her anxiously through the window.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Pratt stayed behind, waiting anxiously for two hours, saying he saw no air support overhead.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Larysa Gladka was among hundreds of Ukrainians lining the road stretching towards the northern border, holding flags as they anxiously fixed their gaze at the horizon.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
Zahra lives in Europe and is anxiously staying in touch with her brother in Iran, who uses a VPN to access Telegram.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
Selkie was by the hut, barking anxiously for Nim.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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