become anxious
Frequency: 7.818.2 per million words
To begin to be in a state of anxiety; a more formal alternative to 'get'.
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- As the silence in the room stretched on, she became increasingly anxious.
- It's natural to become anxious when waiting for important test results.
- He always becomes anxious before speaking in public.
- The investors will become anxious if the stock market continues to decline.
- I'm starting to become anxious about the project's fast-approaching deadline.
- The passengers were becoming anxious due to the long flight delay.
- She had become anxious after not hearing from her son for several days.
- Try not to become anxious over things that are outside of your control.
- During the interrogation, the suspect became visibly anxious.
- Parents often become anxious when their children start driving.