nerve
Example Sentences
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Malinin returns to the Milan Ice Skating Arena on Tuesday, two days after holding his nerve to help the USA retain the Olympic team title ahead of Japan.
From Barron's
However, signs of a stabilizing job market could soothe nerves, especially if they’re combined with encouraging inflation data.
From MarketWatch
A pair of crucial reports economic reports this coming week, on employment and consumer prices in January, could help sooth frayed nerves if they show a stabilizing labor market and steady inflation.
From MarketWatch
These enzymes play an important role in breaking down acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that helps nerve cells communicate.
From Science Daily
There would have been a few nerves when Mark Chapman departed for 28 but with Rashid and Mujeeb bowled out, Mitchell and Santner showed the required composure to complete the job.
From BBC
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