nerves

Example Sentences

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Nerves allow it to receive signals from the brain, which activates the tissue when the body senses cold.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

Nerves help send that message to the brain, which tells your hand to scratch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Nerves would have been understandable as he once again stared across at Carlos Alcaraz, with whom his enthralling rivalry entered the stratosphere following their epic French Open final.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025

Nerves aside, its clear that Kind, who began his comedy career pushing for unconventional laughs as a member of Chicago’s Second City, enjoys the unexpected comedic thrills “Everybody’s Live” provides.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2025

Nerves started to flutter in her stomach, but a starfolk approached with a food cart.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton