nail-biting
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Canada, who had lost their 13 previous meetings with the Red Roses on English soil, held England to a 26-26 draw in a nail-biting, physical battle at Exeter's Sandy Park.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
This comes after the club slogged to first place last year with a nail-biting mix of narrow victories and excruciating defense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
In the Sparks’ previous matchup against the Storm a month ago, the two had totaled 34 points in the 88-83 nail-biting win.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
It did so by beating the Germans on penalties in a nail-biting finish.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
After the war ended, Elizebeth’s work offered no more moments of nail-biting suspense, just endless tedium.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
