nerve

Example Sentences

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But Van Veen held his nerve and hit double six for the match.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

It was an assured display from Renee Slegers' side as they defended bravely, were ruthless in the moments that mattered and held their nerve to progress.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"It showed that sildenafil, among other drugs, improved the electrical functionality of the nerve cells."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

After a week getting steroids and pain medicine at Providence St. John’s Medical Center in Santa Monica, he received the biopsy results: an extremely aggressive malignant mass was blocking blood flow to Duong’s optic nerve.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

I’ve seen orange shirts before, but this guy’s shirt has the nerve to be covered in orange and brown feathers.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston