nervy

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England were in total control at half-time of their 1-0 victory over Iceland on Saturday but a nervy second-half display almost cost them.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Hearts found their scoring boots on Saturday, their own fightback from behind to beat Motherwell 3-1 breaking a trend of four nervy 1-0 home wins.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Making us feel less nervy about the future would be the fastest way to get us back on track in the short run.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Matsuyama, meanwhile, endured a nervy round in which he hit just three of 14 fairways but arrived at the 72nd hole in the lead at 17-under.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

You are acting like a nervy five-year-old, I told myself.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken