How to Use nerves of steel in a Sentence
nerves of steel
noun phrase-
That takes a lot of gumption and nerves of steel.
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Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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There was the past version of Ebony that’s in control, that has nerves of steel.
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Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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There is so many things to think about at once and whoever is in charge of that operation has nerves of steel.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Dec. 2025
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Evidently, the 34-year-old mother of four has nerves of steel.
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Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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As for the winner, Arsenal supporters, and not just Liverpool fans, will wonder why Alisson had a rush of blood that led to him bringing down Matheus Nunes in stoppage time and Haaland, showing nerves of steel, converting from the spot.
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Stuart James,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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