nervous
Example Sentences
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Smith was not like that in life, although she was described as “spiky” according to those who worked with her, she admitted to being nervous before each take, which explains her devotion to precise delivery.
From Salon
I’m nervous for how this call is going to go.
From Literature
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Some investors are already nervous, based on the reaction to the nomination news on Friday, when stocks fell, despite the potential for lower interest rates.
"It's a complex illness. It affects your brain, nervous system, muscles, heart – all sorts."
From BBC
It was City who were now under pressure and looking nervous.
From BBC
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