nerves

Example Sentences

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"They also get on each other's nerves but secretly rather enjoy it."

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Settles-Bey sways to the rhythm of the bongos on a recent Sunday in the park -- but nerves are still frayed.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“There were moments, there were twitches, there were things — I thought I was having pinched nerves in my neck, and they were quite frequent,” Andrews said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

"There will be nerves, it's totally normal when you're in this position," the Scotland striker said.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

He’s talking, and explaining everything, but the nerves in my head are buzzing so loud, I don’t hear anything.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell