nervous
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One might question Mr. Damasio’s requirement that consciousness requires a nervous system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Phair, who’s had an on-and-off relationship with touring, is noticeably more nervous than Brownstein and Tucker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
One of the proteins helps activate a range of neuropeptides involved in stress responses, anxiety, vascular tone, and autonomic nervous system activity.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
She took ownership as Jodi Grewcock, the new face in England's line-up, looked nervous for her nine before finding the perfect company from Capsey's proactive approach.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
I felt nervous, and my stomach got all twisted in knots when I remembered it.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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