nervously

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At the women’s feet, a mini Bernedoodle, Zipper, paces nervously, barking at arriving guests.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

When Geumseong's phone rang on Christmas Eve 2020, he answered nervously.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Zuckerberg had been watching nervously as other tech behemoths built up their AI faculties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Llewelyn shook his head, and his eyes shifted nervously from side to side.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova