scan nervously

Frequency: 5.22.5 per million words

To look over something while feeling worried or apprehensive.

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Examples (10)

  • She scanned the street nervously, looking for the two men.
  • He scanned the list nervously, hoping to see his name.
  • The new student scanned the crowded hallway nervously, searching for her locker.
  • I scanned the departure board nervously, praying my flight wasn't delayed.
  • Before her presentation, she scanned the audience nervously.
  • The child scanned his mother's face nervously after breaking the vase.
  • As the deadline approached, he scanned his notes nervously, realizing how much was left.
  • They were scanning the horizon nervously for any sign of the approaching storm.
  • You will likely scan the room nervously before your interview.
  • She has often scanned the empty house nervously since her husband left.