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# {{idiomatic}} Causing [[fear]], [[excitement]], [[apprehension]], [[suspense]], or [[nervousness]]. |
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#* '''2010''' July 16, Colleen Long and Harry R. Weber, "BP capped well holding nearly a day into new fix", [[w:Associated Press|Associated Press]] wire: |
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#*: BP said its capped-off well appeared to be holding steady Friday morning, almost midway into a '''white-knuckle''' waiting period in which engineers watched the pressure gauges for signs of a leak. |
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Revision as of 16:40, 19 July 2010
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- Template:idiomatic Causing fear, excitement, apprehension, suspense, or nervousness.
- 2010 July 16, Colleen Long and Harry R. Weber, "BP capped well holding nearly a day into new fix", Associated Press wire:
- BP said its capped-off well appeared to be holding steady Friday morning, almost midway into a white-knuckle waiting period in which engineers watched the pressure gauges for signs of a leak.
- 2010 July 16, Colleen Long and Harry R. Weber, "BP capped well holding nearly a day into new fix", Associated Press wire: