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nerve-racking

[nurv-rak-ing] / ˈnɜrvˌræk ɪŋ /


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“It was nerve-racking, but knowing our team is one, the nervousness turns to confidence,” Seung said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

For Americans jittery about AI-induced job loss, the idea of more employee-less companies is nerve-racking.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

“It’s nerve-racking and worth watching,” he said, with margin debt likely targeting areas of the market with momentum.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

The product offers clinicians an easy way to learn without having to practice on patients already undergoing nerve-racking procedures.

From Slate Jun. 7, 2026

It’s just a little nerve-racking to have anyone know even the smallest bit about my suspicions.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu




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