nerves

Example Sentences

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It's needed for our nerves to communicate with each other and for the body to maintain the right balance of water.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Not until after, with her voice breaking a touch as she spoke in her post-match press conference, were there any sign of nerves.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Sidling up to the chuckling boys, I swallowed my nerves and locked eyes with Ethan.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith