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David is a bundle of nervous energy, terrified that Benji will be late for the flight, calling him repeatedly from his cab.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
As the Astros surged ahead in the West, Seattle’s franchise player watched with a nervous energy.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
For instance, the buildup to an intimate encounter is often filled with excitement and nervous energy.
—Alex Kreger, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
What makes the portrait so special is how Louis’s nervous energy is solidified and monumentalized, while Fanny’s solidity is dissolved into brushstrokes of dazzle.
—Phyllis Rose, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
As the Astros surged ahead in the West, Seattle’s franchise player watched with a nervous energy.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
For instance, the buildup to an intimate encounter is often filled with excitement and nervous energy.
—Alex Kreger, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
What makes the portrait so special is how Louis’s nervous energy is solidified and monumentalized, while Fanny’s solidity is dissolved into brushstrokes of dazzle.
—Phyllis Rose, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Nervous energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nervous%20energy. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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