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nervy

[nur-vee] / ˈnɜr vi /


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Despite the nervy conclusion, the U.S. finds itself on a historic run at this World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Amid huge outlays on its war in Ukraine, tax rises, stubborn inflation and nervy consumers are all weighing on Russia's small companies.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Wagler smiled in relief as he walked across the room, a welcome change after a nervy first 40 minutes of the draft.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

He was in the margins of a nervy farewell to Hampden before the team heads for the United States on Sunday.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The cheeky, nervy boy who reminded me of Bas.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse




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