nerves

Example Sentences

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The two posts, published Sunday night on TruthSocial, hit different nerves.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

The cease-fire deal has calmed market nerves and led to a “relief rally”, ING’s Maureen Schuller says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"The ceasefire definitely soothes our nerves, hoping it stays this way. The crew is finally taking a breather," an off-duty captain of a ship, whose crew is stranded off Qatar, told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

If anything, the recording sessions initially found the singer-songwriter at an all-time low, floored by nerves.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

But not out of nerves – out of excitement.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler