nervous
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I was nervous, but grateful for the opportunity.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
That has Wall Street nervous about potential rate volatility, particularly if the Fed suddenly says less than it has been over the past 30 years — or leaves markets doing more guesswork.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
The connectome may also reveal basic principles that apply to nervous systems across species, including humans.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
In the aftermath, he told the BBC that it was both an "absolute manic task" and also the "least nervous I'd ever been".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
And remembering Thor made Bat nervous all over again.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
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