nail-biting
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News reports from The Atlantic and NPR found that Ozempic could curb compulsive habits like online shopping, nail biting, gambling and more.
From Salon • Dec. 25, 2024
After a nail biting play-off final against Coventry at Wembley, the club secured a return to the top flight for the first time since 1992 - and nine years since they were a non-league side.
From BBC • May 30, 2023
"It was a nail biting situation until I checked my bank account this morning," the 3D-printed seller from Central Ohio said, adding that Etsy is currently his only source of income.
From Reuters • Mar. 13, 2023
“That’s why there’s so much nail biting for the people in the administration who are pushing this policy,” said Mr. Gunson.
From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2022
Lockhart and Wilson, who wrote in Blackwood's, were Tories tooth and nail, biting and scratching for party.
From There's Pippins and Cheese to Come by Brooks, Charles S. (Charles Stephen)
