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nervousness

[nur-vuhs-nis] / ˈnɜr vəs nɪs /


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Although global LNG exports increased in June to their highest level since March, according to ANZ analysts, QatarEnergy recently extended force majeure on some LNG shipments, fueling market nervousness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

He cited “some added nervousness on the important memory-chip trade” ahead of Micron’s earnings that are due out after Wednesday’s market close.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

“Yes, there was a bit of nervousness, a bit of fear,” Mexico midfielder Erik Lira admitted after the opener.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Recent pullbacks in hot chip stocks betray some nervousness around how far the artificial-intelligence trade can propel the market.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Her phone dinged like crazy, and you could practically hear the nervousness coming through.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya




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