overstrung
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Yes, overstrung, gaudily painted, honky tonk joannas for passersby to hammer out jazz standards on, which – naturally – many appeared to be able to do.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 5, 2016
Both teams were overstrung, playing crazily in their eagerness to win.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Secure at last, his overstrung nerves relaxed and he slid gratefully over the edge of sleep.
From Native Son by T. D. Hamm
Hadn't he said so himself: "Marietje, when you feel overstrung ... think of me!"
From Dr. Adriaan by Louis Couperus
Each time that this happened, Véronique had a sense of relief and her overstrung nerves grew relaxed.
From The Secret of Sarek by Maurice Leblanc
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