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

First, there was a scream of delight following a serious case of nerves that had been building inside her throughout the day.

From Washington Times • Jan. 8, 2023

As you can imagine, I had a serious case of nerves.

From Fox News • Jan. 28, 2022

He was quickly on a plane to Port-au-Prince, though not without a case of nerves when he walked through immigration and showed his passport.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French