nervousness

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That, combined with his understandable nervousness, caused him to short-arm his first fastball, which sailed at Cey’s head, sending him sprawling into the dirt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Despite strong results, L3Harris shares fell, reflecting investor nervousness about defense stocks and future spending.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

As nervousness spread, even banks eventually stopped lending to each other for fear of not getting their money back, creating a so-called "credit crunch".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, wrote in a note that despite stocks rising, there is still some nervousness in the market because “there remains considerable uncertainty over a successful outcome from peace negotiations.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Crab put his hand to his chest in astonishment, but an awkward nervousness washed over his face.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds