nerve
Example Sentences
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James began the year with a sciatic nerve injury that sidelined him for 14 games.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
The study points to the brain's immune system as a key player, showing that it may mistakenly attack nerve fibers that are essential for detecting odors.
From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026
But the way he tepidly bit into the sandwich and talked about it as a “product” struck a nerve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
But Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri saved from Jarrod Bowen and Pablo, before Pascal Struijk kept his nerve to help Leeds win 4-2 on penalties and book a Wembley last-four tie against Chelsea.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Anya heard her mother scream her name, but Anya had to focus on the Varangian before her, or she was going to lose every last bit of her nerve and collapse to the ground.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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