Example Sentences

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Unnerved by the encounter, Mr Amesbury reported it to police.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2023

Unnerved, Trym listened to the message a couple of times but still had no clue: Who was Ernst Douglas?

From Slate • Dec. 24, 2022

Unnerved by August surveys showing the biggest contraction in U.S. service sector activity since the pandemic, markets wobbled on Tuesday.

From Reuters • Aug. 24, 2022

Unnerved, she googled “Jeffrey Louis” but found nothing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2022

Unnerved, he faced Kamau, trying to keep his voice steady.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray