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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

But when a team resists that, it can lead to nervy performances and questions about the style of play.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

I was a true hustler—uneducated, unskilled at anything honorable, and I considered myself nervy and cunning enough to live by my wits, exploiting any prey that presented itself.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey