be nervous

Example Sentences

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Investors still have good reason to be nervous.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

However, the reason why Tottenham and Nottingham Forest fans have reason to be nervous is that West Ham's performances have improved considerably under Nuno Espirito Santo's guidance in recent weeks.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Financial markets may also be nervous about Japan's public finances and its gargantuan debt pile if Takaichi decides to cut taxes and boost spending.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

But Malinin, who used to be nervous about choosing music for himself at the risk of not being liked, Weir recalled, leaned into two of his most personal programs.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

The ride to the academy takes 103 minutes, 14 left turns, 22 right turns, and 5 times of Nana telling me not to be nervous.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty