nerve

Example Sentences

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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

Paul, 28, held his nerve in a nail-biting third set to dig out a 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 triumph in 2hr 40min to claim the fifth ATP title of his career.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

It was an assured display from Renee Slegers' side as they defended bravely, were ruthless in the moments that mattered and held their nerve to progress.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

In brain organoids, which are miniature three dimensional models of brain tissue, sildenafil promoted nerve cell growth.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Those last words seem to touch a nerve, and Papá says, “Hijica, be careful.”

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar