case of nerves
Example Sentences
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That turned out to be just a citywide case of nerves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
But markets are signaling a case of nerves about recent developments around the world—and perhaps also hedging against the dollar as a safe investment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
As you can imagine, I had a serious case of nerves.
From Fox News ● Jan. 28, 2022
I also had a serious case of nerves.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 22, 2020
The next few days I was a case of nerves.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
