nervousness
Example Sentences
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"If we talk about nerves, yes, but it's a positive nervousness," he told BBC Sport Scotland.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
“I think there is widespread nervousness across the French system whether it is political, diplomatic or military about the role that Germany seems to want to give itself,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
“It was nerve-racking, but knowing our team is one, the nervousness turns to confidence,” Seung said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Sanz said a telephone line had been set up to "allow us to immediately deal with these anxiety crises, this nervousness among the public".
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Aunt Rose said it so plainly, like she was talking about the best kind of lye soap, and Ophie felt the tiniest bit of her nervousness break away.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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