jangling
Example Sentences
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He’s also the guy whose banged-up right throwing shoulder is jangling pregame nerves from Waterville to Woonsocket.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
After a 3-0 thrashing at Chelsea last week in the Champions League, followed by a shaky win over Alaves to claim pole position in La Liga, nerves were jangling among home fans.
From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025
Ekitike's goal - Liverpool's second, neatly driven under Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford - eventually settled a derby where nerves were jangling in the closing minutes, as David Moyes' improving Toffees posed a real threat.
From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025
A jangling set of house keys was once synonymous with American success: the striver’s ultimate prize.
From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024
Her jangling nerves relaxed, and as the clear low voice went on a contentment wrapped her round like the sunshine in the meadow.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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