nerves

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Likewise, soft-spoken pianist John Chen, 32, says martial arts have helped him calm nerves before big concerts, including at the prestigious Kennedy Center.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Guillermo Ochoa, who will be playing in his sixth World Cup with Mexico, is considered by many to be the ideal experienced goalkeeper to use during the opener, when nerves are sure to be high.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Backstage, though, she was a bag of nerves.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But their advantage in the series doesn’t all come down to their nerves of steel when the clock winds down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

There are no more buzzing nerves and churning energy.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith