overstrung
Example Sentences
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The investigation slowed when solid leads became overstrung and scarce.
From Washington Times
Jack rose to his feet, confused by this sudden turmoil coming when his nerves were overstrung.
From Project Gutenberg
True, he had seen no animals which he could have any cause to fear, but at this moment of overstrung nerves he felt a child's dread of the dark.
From Project Gutenberg
It wore a severe, and, to Mr. Binney's overstrung perceptions, it seemed a contemptuous look.
From Project Gutenberg
Only too often before a match, he felt nervous, overstrung, but it did not occur to him that he was on the verge of disaster.
From Project Gutenberg
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