a nervy performance in the play-offs
a nervy film director who's not afraid to take risks
The passengers were restless and nervy after the long flight.
Too much coffee makes me nervy.
Recent Examples on the WebThe iron is still hot, Jonathan Lewis is still striking and the Colorado Rapids are dancing to the Leagues Cup round of 16 after a nervy 3-2 win over Liga MX side FC Juárez on Friday night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2024 First up Sunday was women’s gymnastics, where the U.S. women overcame a nervy start and Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee advanced to the all-around final.—Washington
post Staff, Washington Post, 28 July 2024 The longtime teammates kept each other calm during a nervy meet.—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024 Her ebullient personality, nervy jibes at her opponents and lively social media presence aid in binding together supporters with disparate views.—Jennifer Rubin, Washington Post, 28 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for nervy
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