nail-biting
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Early versions of aversion therapy were first trialled on animals and then on humans for conditions such as phobias, compulsions, and addictions, for example, using mild shocks to reduce nail-biting or gambling.
From BBC
"SOHO has overcome nail-biting challenges to become one of the longest-operating space missions of all time."
From Science Daily
The ending is now quite changed, with nail-biting results, the team said.
From Los Angeles Times
In Thursday night's nail-biting finale, her luck ran out - as she was banished at the roundtable despite making a pinky promise with fellow traitor Alan Carr, who went on to win.
From BBC
Yamamoto's nerveless contribution on Saturday -- which saw him shepherd the Dodgers over the line in a nail-biting 11th inning -- left team-mates and coaching staff in disbelief.
From Barron's
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