nerve
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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
But if the MPs now signalling support for a split hold their nerve, the challenge could prove more consequential than early sceptics assume.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The joke resonated because it touched a nerve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Standard CD20 antibodies are an established treatment for MS, with the antibodies targeting the renegade autoimmune cells that damage nerve sheaths.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
“Giddy-yap, Rainbow!” she cried aloud, to bolster her nerve, and also to warn any passersby of her wobbly, swerving approach.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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