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

Three consecutive second-placed finishes contributed to a nervy title run-in - but the outpouring of emotion at making it fourth time lucky made for spectacular scenes.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

A nervy thriller, not for the first time and not for the last time either, you suspect.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

The cheeky, nervy boy who reminded me of Bas.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse