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nervousness

[nur-vuhs-nis] / ˈnɜr vəs nɪs /


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“I think that does trickle down into nervousness about a particular grade.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

A police source pointed to "considerable nervousness" among the authorities.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

They showed nervousness and had to cling on at the end, relying on a stroke of luck and a controversial refereeing decision to get them over the line.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Against this backdrop, continued market nervousness appears justified, Nguyen says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

I got up slowly, my old nervousness returning, and went out into the hall.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier


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