nervously

Example Sentences

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Still, officials in Taipei will be watching this summit nervously.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

At the women’s feet, a mini Bernedoodle, Zipper, paces nervously, barking at arriving guests.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Markets traded nervously after the U.S. expressed skepticism in response to an offer from Iran that would open the Strait of Hormuz while postponing talks on Tehran’s nuclear capabilities, The Wall Street Journal reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“No, I think I’ll keep her,” he said, as Leavitt chittered nervously off-camera, before falling silent.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

George nervously peered down from the balcony and said, “I’m going to trust you, Roz. I hope I don’t regret this.”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown