anxious seat

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noun

Also called anxious bench .Chiefly North Atlantic States and Southern and South Midland U.S. a seat reserved at a revival meeting for those troubled by conscience and eager for spiritual assistance.

a state of anxiety, especially about the outcome of a vote, negotiation, etc.: Strikers have been in the anxious seat for the last three days.

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Origin of anxious seat

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

Words nearby anxious seat

anxiety reaction, anxiety state, anxiolytic, anxious, anxiously, anxious seat, any, Anyang, anybody, any day, anyhoo

How to use anxious seat in a sentence

They want to change bad behaviors—tobacco, alcohol, using a seat belt, anything.
Can the U.S. Government Go Moneyball?|Peter Orszag, Jim Nussle|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On the Democratic side, many expect former Rep. Mike McMahon to make another run at the seat.
The Felon Who Wouldn’t Leave Congress|Ben Jacobs, David Freedlander|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Interestingly, if Grimm is expelled, he is not legally prohibited from running in the special election for his seat.
The Felon Who Wouldn’t Leave Congress|Ben Jacobs, David Freedlander|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
People are extremely anxious about the next generation,” Lake said, “and it unites America.
How Will Cuba Play In Peoria?|Eleanor Clift|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He said Jay was anxious and wondering why it was taking so long for the police to arrive.
Adnan Killed Her! No, Jay Did It! Serial’s Uncertain, True-to-Reality End|Emily Shire|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Aristide replaced the baby, and with a complicated arrangement of string fastened it securely to the seat.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
Things looked anxious for a bit, but by this morning's dawn all are dug in, cool, confident.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
Then a nervous, anxious feeling that takes away my appetite, and prevents me from eating my dinner.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
But I suppose, as he is my nearest relative, it is but natural he should be anxious about my health.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
A little shepherdess is guiding them, as anxious to get them in as they are to enter, for this means the end of her day's work.
Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D.|Clara Erskine Clement