nerve
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Congress over its growing business ties—with crypto companies, drone makers and a nuclear fusion company—Kushner’s development projects have managed to strike a nerve in the Balkans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Despite his young age, he has already proved that he can hold his nerve on the big stage, scoring the winning penalty in Bosnia-Herzegovina's play-off semi-final against Wales.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
As a result, amyloid beta deposits were reduced, nerve cells remained healthier, and cell death was slowed.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
The joke resonated because it touched a nerve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
All complex animals have nerve cells, but no animal has as many nerve cells as humans do.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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