nervy

Example Sentences

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But this is going to be a nervy old afternoon for Tottenham and their fans.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

It's a nervy time for many, but for the lucky 26 players, the call they receive confirming their spot in Scotland's World Cup squad will be the stuff of dreams.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

"It's going to be so nervy," he said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The Lakers already won two nervy road games over the Rockets during the regular season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

“Of course not. But I’ve attended these coroner’s inquests before, and it’s so easy to get nervy and irritable. You don’t want to put the fellow’s back up.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier