anxious
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Antonelli secured his pole with his first run in final qualifying, and a mistake on his final run meant he faced an anxious wait to see if anyone could improve his time.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
“We are very, very anxious to see real progress towards democratization,” she told The Wall Street Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
“I was definitely a little anxious because you have to get up there and give a little speech, which I enjoy now,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
“When we’re anxious, we want to go back to things that made us feel safe,” Moss says.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
“I’m sure she’ll be here,” I said, though I was getting plenty anxious.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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