nerves

Example Sentences

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"Many fossils show soft parts including gills, guts, eyes and even nerves," he added.

From Barron's

When Mom leaves, I pad silently from my bed into the changing room, shaky with nerves.

From Literature

I inhale a breath of air, but it doesn’t make me feel that much better—and it’s not worth risking Mother’s nerves by staying outside too long, so we return to our cabin.

From Literature

But markets are signaling a case of nerves about recent developments around the world—and perhaps also hedging against the dollar as a safe investment.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Coming back and being defending champion, and dealing with all of the extra pressure and nerves - I am really proud of myself for the way I handled it," she said.

From BBC