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nerve-racking

[nurv-rak-ing] / ˈnɜrvˌræk ɪŋ /


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"That was the most nerve-racking 800 of my life," O'Connor said.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 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

“It was a very nerve-racking experience, of course, but it was also very exciting. You can tell I’m a little bit thrilled,” Weist told me.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 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

During the course of that nerve-racking trial, Linda saw his temper for the first time.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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