war of nerves
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Blouin described the events as a "war of nerves", with traitors "organising everywhere".
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2025
In this hybrid war of nerves fought around islands, islets, reefs and fishing grounds, the “Christmas Convoy” embraces some of the “grey zone” military tactics that China pioneered.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 5, 2023
Engaging in a war of nerves with speculators is among the few options left for policymakers, particularly with the central bank showing no intention of hiking interest rates.
From Reuters ● Oct. 24, 2022
In recent months, Airbus and its main rival, Boeing, have been waging a war of nerves over who would announce plans to update their short-range planes.
From New York Times ● Dec. 1, 2010
He found little comfort, though, in the ever continuing war of nerves.
From The Land of Look Behind by Paul Cameron Brown
