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be nervous



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ECB officials may however be nervous about waiting too long to act, especially after facing criticism for moving too slowly to tame the inflation surge in 2022.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

BBC Sport looks at the key decisions Tuchel has faced in picking his final squad - and who has had most reason to be nervous during the selection process.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Investors still have good reason to be nervous.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 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

When it was time to fence, I didn’t have any extra energy to be nervous.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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