make anxious

Example Sentences

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He said: "The charges make anxious reading, in particular charge two. Both are serious matters."

From BBC • May 18, 2017

"Sure?" asked Ramuntcho again, whom these eyes make anxious.

From Ramuntcho by Loti, Pierre

We hoped our friend of the blunderbuss had not been seriously wounded, but under the circumstances it was impossible to make anxious inquiries.

From Glories of Spain by Wood, Charles W. (William)

When she was told that the two ladies were gone, she desired that Dorothy might be sent to her, and immediately began to make anxious inquiries.

From He Knew He Was Right by Trollope, Anthony

There was not a sound of a bell that did not make anxious hearts throb.

From Nuttie's Father by Yonge, Charlotte Mary