make anxious

Example Sentences

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He said: "The charges make anxious reading, in particular charge two. Both are serious matters."

From BBC • May 18, 2017

He found time, amidst the warlike preparations constantly going on, to make frequent calls at her dwelling, and make anxious inquiry about her progress.

From The White Squaw by Reid, Mayne

Morning and afternoon Banneker rode over from the station to make anxious inquiry.

From Success A Novel by Adams, Samuel Hopkins

We hoped our friend of the blunderbuss had not been seriously wounded, but under the circumstances it was impossible to make anxious inquiries.

From Glories of Spain by Wood, Charles W. (William)

There was not a sound of a bell that did not make anxious hearts throb.

From Nuttie's Father by Yonge, Charlotte Mary