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Future studies will focus on the sensory nerve networks involved in childbirth, since not all nerves around the uterus contain PIEZO2.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 13, 2026

The Minnesota governor, who’d warned the Harris campaign before his selection as running mate that he wasn’t a very good debater, was reportedly all nerves and anxiety in the days leading up to the debate.

From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2024

The midfielder's moment of brilliance put the Hammers 3-1 up on the night in their Europa Conference League quarter-final to ease all nerves after a disastrous start saw the visitors take a shock lead.

From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2023

“Last game when we got swept, it was all nerves, all a mental game. Today, we homed in on what we can do for each other.”

From Washington Post ● Oct. 5, 2021

He was all nerves and fascination and bashfulness and a deep, stirring hope.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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