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verb

past tense of nerve

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of nerved
Adjective
The latest target is 402 km/h (250 mph), a mind-bending pace on two wheels that requires a special, steely nerved rider. IEEE Spectrum, 30 Mar. 2023 Jessica John gives one of the best performances of her career as the raw-nerved and boldly confrontational Barbara, whose despair leads to her confuse Johnny with Donny after a couple gallon-size jugs of wine. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2022 The result is a work of rare, raw-nerved insight into group therapy and individual trauma, as well as a moving vision of male friendship and strength in the face of evil. Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2021 Most of the emotion in the series veers toward the overblown or maudlin, though Winona Ryder (God bless ’er), who plays Will’s jangly nerved mother, Joyce, has at last decided to fully apply her once formidable talent to the role. Hank Stuever, Washington Post, 3 July 2019 Putin, a former KGB agent, has ruled Russia as prime minister or president for more than 18 years, and in that time has crafted an image as a steely nerved leader and the man best qualified to rebuild his country after the end of the Soviet Union. Andrew E. Kramer, BostonGlobe.com, 7 May 2018 Cynthia Gerber is just right as the fragile-nerved stage manager Poppy. Pam Kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, 15 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nerved
Adjective
  • The plaque used the words magical, alluring, galvanizing and adventurous, and their initials spelled MAGA.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Laviscount is known for his adventurous style.
    Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lecornu now faces the dual challenge of steering France out of its financial morass while leading a government braced for mass protests.
    Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The news organization vigorously defended the story at the time and braced to fight the legal action.
    Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Since then, McKie’s says his 6-year-old daughter and fiancée, who is expecting a baby girl in October, have praised his brave act.
    Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Charlie Kirk was an incredible patriot — brave, tough as hell, and a dear friend to our entire family.
    Amanda Castro Gabe Whisnant Anna Commander Toby Meyjes Shane Croucher John Feng Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And a belief long voiced by many in the region of Israel’s intention to sabotage peace talks has only been fortified by Tuesday’s strikes.
    Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The Kremlin has succeeded in building a fortress economy, but one that is fortified against the future more than against the enemy.
    Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • More daring vacationers can rent kayaks or hop on a whale-watching excursion, Sunset said.
    Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Glass has become fundamentally linked with Apple’s products and architecture, including its flagship stores’ expensive and daring experiments in architectural uses of glass.
    Aki Ishida, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • His friendship and courageous toil for the soul of America always spurred me to do more—for our nation and for the kingdom.
    Brooke L. Rollins, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Highlights the power of inquiry and courageous pivots.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Karki has spent much of her career within the very establishment the youth are protesting against, yet her reputation as a fearless and incorruptible jurist has appealed to many young people in the country of 30 million.
    Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The Emmys are coming The awards show airs on Sunday, and here are some fearless projections.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Now, Courtney Brown, an associate professor at Southern Methodist University (SMU), has taken a bold and creative step forward.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Backstage, hair and makeup looks were designed to echo the avant-garde edge of his collection—a reminder that timeless beauty can be both bold and modern.
    Essence, Essence, 14 Sep. 2025

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