nerve
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The joke resonated because it touched a nerve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
But Zverev, who has struggled with his emotions on court in the past, held his nerve to end his major final curse.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Standard CD20 antibodies are an established treatment for MS, with the antibodies targeting the renegade autoimmune cells that damage nerve sheaths.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The scientists noted that scar tissue and inflammation can also interfere with nerve repair after injury.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
“I’ve been trying to get the nerve to ask you out since last year.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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