nerves

Example Sentences

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"But then my nerves get steady... We're counting on God."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

"There will be nerves, it's totally normal when you're in this position," the Scotland striker said.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

But the latest earnings from the information-services company look to be steadying investors’ nerves.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Her nerves getting the best of her, Seven began to talk nonstop and, over Thorn’s grandma Lilou’s famous fluffy pancakes, recounted the epic fight of the day before.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega