nerve
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The most striking feature of “The Story of Everything,” the science documentary that will appear in theaters on April 30, is the sheer nerve of the thing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
A genetic adaptation that allows animals such as yaks and Tibetan antelopes to survive in thin air may also point to a new way to repair nerve damage in humans.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
James began the year with a sciatic nerve injury that sidelined him for 14 games.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
"Consistency is so important as you need to be nailing it every time and hold your nerve."
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
We continued our loop around the market and passed by four vendors before I built up the nerve to say, “Mom? Can I ask you something?”
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
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