nerve

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Paul, 28, held his nerve in a nail-biting third set to dig out a 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 triumph in 2hr 40min to claim the fifth ATP title of his career.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 2, 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

Researchers have discovered how a crucial protein switches on brown fat by helping it build the blood vessels and nerve connections needed for heat production.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

Before I could lose my nerve, I pulled free my ribbon tie and yanked down my collar.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros