nerve
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The progressive disease destroys nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that a person needs to walk, talk, swallow and breathe, according to the ALS Assn.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
But Englishman Aaron Rai held his nerve to win his first major title.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
U.S. stock markets are turning to what they know best this week, even as investors continue to show their nerve over the prolonged Strait of Hormuz shutdown and the imminent trade talks with China.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
TRPV4 is part of a family of ion channels that function like tiny molecular gateways in sensory nerve cells.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
Ekon spoke again before he could lose his nerve.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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