as in tension
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May said the venue change helped ease some of the tension.
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The dynamic Sun in your 3rd House of Communication quincunxes powerful Pluto in your 10th House of Career, creating tension between daily tasks and authority.
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Everything that keeps the testicle alive and functional runs through the spermatic cord — arteries, veins, nerves and lymphatics, bundled together along with the vas deferens.
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Magnesium helps your muscles and nerves calm down, and can also play a role in the development of melatonin.
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High-cost financing decisions are almost always made in a state of anxiousness or panic.
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There are signs to look for in potential abusive relationships, like isolation from friends and family, controlling behaviors and anxiousness.
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If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
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The resulting anxiety and panic are an unfortunate side effect of a banner year for fireworks shows.
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