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nervousness

[nur-vuhs-nis] / ˈnɜr vəs nɪs /


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"It comes from the right place, that nervousness," he says, "but at the same time, more and more evidence is growing and we're getting the results" and that "there is a benefit" to men.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Sanz said a telephone line had been set up to "allow us to immediately deal with these anxiety crises, this nervousness among the public".

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

The fact that these moves have turned more violent in recent weeks only underscores mounting nervousness around AI, and whether the breakneck growth in sectors riding its adoption can last.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

That points to a targeted worry rather than fears of a broad selloff, as nervousness has been concentrated in the market’s most crowded and influential corners.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

On the drive, shock had turned to nervousness.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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