nervous

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Researchers say TRPV4 may therefore function as part of the nervous system's internal "stop scratching" mechanism.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Many investors grew nervous that spiraling oil prices would tip the economy into recession.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Rising debt levels make investors nervous about how that debt can be repaid and cause yields to climb.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

She said she was nervous about the Mount Etna expedition in Italy because she had vertigo on a recent ascent of Ben Vorlich, her first Munro.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Sometimes, when Bat was nervous about something—like right now, when he was nervous about where his mother was and why she was late—he thought about interesting animal facts.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold