nervy

Example Sentences

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There could be some nervy moments for the home fans when the Bees break forward, but I am still going to back Leeds to get the job done at Elland Road.

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Making us feel less nervy about the future would be the fastest way to get us back on track in the short run.

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It set up a nervy night for Ireland when their post-England euphoria was quickly forgotten as they set about keeping a stubborn and spirited Wales side quiet.

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While they can salvage some pride by beating Italy next week, Ireland still have their sights set on silverware after surviving a nervy test against a side they had been tipped to beat comfortably.

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After nervy wins over Nepal, Scotland and Italy in the group stage, they are closing in on a place in the last four.

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