be nervous
Example Sentences
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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
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
She tried to calm him down, but he continued to be nervous, and at last she had to tie him to a tree, afraid that he would bolt.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
