nervous
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"He was just like a little nervous wreck."
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The study brings together several well-established biological processes, including iron metabolism and communication between the immune and nervous systems, to help explain how animals may detect magnetic fields.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
I’m looking to move across the country next year, and I’m nervous about how much money it’s going to cost.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
“He was sleeping two hours a night. He was a nervous wreck.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
And for the first time I realize she is stalling because she is nervous.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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