nerves
Example Sentences
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“I think nerves are a good thing,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
That has frayed nerves more than once in the area.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
The team examined where these cells appear in the body, how they function, and how they connect with other tissues and nerves.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
She said she would be working on calming her pre-match nerves as much as improving her swing.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
She should have said something to calm Major Puff’s nerves, but the truth was, all that brushing of her fur felt wonderful.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
