nervous
Example Sentences
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The new findings identify the sensory pathway connecting these specialized hairs to the nervous system.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
The growing pile of borrowed money has some on Wall Street nervous.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
The moment he was placed in their arms, "we felt nervous, scared, but happy," said David.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
About 1 out of 10 people who develop severe West Nile virus disease affecting the brain and nervous system die, according to the CDC.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
I wanted to stay to watch, but I recalled Ma’s nervous look.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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