adrenaline
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"I think the adrenaline was pumping a little bit. Then again, I felt like I had it this week. I played really well. Hopefully next week I can try again."
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
When the adrenaline levels drop, questions will also be raised.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Several times while training for Ironman triathlons, I’ve crashed my bike and jumped right back up—there was so much adrenaline flowing that I didn’t feel pain in the moment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
But then it's finished "and there's a bit of baby blues afterwards," as she comes down off the adrenaline rush.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
If I hadn’t been flooded with adrenaline and worry I would have mouthed each one after it was said, shoving them into my pockets like sweets to suck on later.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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