nerves

Example Sentences

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“There were moments, there were twitches, there were things — I thought I was having pinched nerves in my neck, and they were quite frequent,” Andrews said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Mollie Amkraut Mueller’s mumbling was starting to get on her husband’s nerves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

But the latest earnings from the information-services company look to be steadying investors’ nerves.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Gallagher and Brazil striker Richarlison, who headed Spurs' second for his 11th goal this term, epitomised what De Zerbi demands, with Emi Buendia's injury-time Villa reply far too late for any Spurs nerves to jangle.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

When Mom leaves, I pad silently from my bed into the changing room, shaky with nerves.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy