nerves

Example Sentences

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Five years ago, Rhi had a procedure to put a sacral nerve stimulation system in place - where the nerves controlling the bowel can be stimulated with a device implanted under the skin.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

"There were a few nerves around," Dean said of the fielding.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Mollie Amkraut Mueller’s mumbling was starting to get on her husband’s nerves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

He rattled nerves by suggesting previously that Taiwan should pay the United States for protection.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

I close my eyes, trying to get my nerves under control.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell