nervy

Example Sentences

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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

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

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Plenty has happened over the past seven days, including a nervy win for England's women's cricket team, some season-defining football matches and more Fifa World Cup build-up.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

After some nervy games in recent weeks, there was an explosion of joy at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The cheeky, nervy boy who reminded me of Bas.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse