nerve
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It can alter immune activity, disrupt nerve structures, and reshape tissues throughout the body, increasing the risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, neuropathy, and cancer.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
We kept our nerve, and kept pushing back.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Cyber Command – the military nerve center for cybersecurity – partnered to launch what was initially called the Russia Small Group, a task force to guard U.S. election infrastructure against Russian interference.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
But Englishman Aaron Rai held his nerve to win his first major title.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
It took all Nathan’s nerve and many deep breaths to calm his instincts to squish the spider that was crawling up his leg.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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