nervousness

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In generalized anxiety disorder, for example, people may worry excessively about ordinary events and struggle to control nervousness or fear.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The Kremlin has betrayed signs of nervousness ahead of Victory Day.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Despite strong results, L3Harris shares fell, reflecting investor nervousness about defense stocks and future spending.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, wrote in a note that despite stocks rising, there is still some nervousness in the market because “there remains considerable uncertainty over a successful outcome from peace negotiations.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

With a sense of nervousness Fadi had approached his father one afternoon when they’d been alone in the apartment together.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai