nervously

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“We remember he cracked it by thinking deeply about Henry’s childhood — and how lonely it must have been. After his first day as Mr. Whatsit, he nervously asked us, ‘Is it working?’

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"Now they have to sit nervously and watch Nottingham Forest and West Ham play," former Premier League midfielder Andy Reid told BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

While practicing forming a two-person pillar, Sambuceti nervously climbed onto the back of an instructor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“My father has been illegally detained,” he told the dispatcher nervously, stumbling over his words.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

He expected the good people of Fitch Ratings service to see the point, and maybe even chuckle nervously.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis