Sentence examples for display of nerve from inspiring English sources
His long-range penalty bore that out and was a commendable display of nerve from a player not always renowned for it.
How the young Californian mocked that result by claiming the Players Championship with a brilliant display of nerve under intense pressure.
The Latino display of nerve and determination excited the country, causing mixed amounts of cheer and chiding, depending on the viewer's beliefs.
Kaymer did precisely that, with the same display of nerve that he displayed to seal Europe's Ryder Cup victory in 2012.
Even more impressive was the manner of their victory: a thrilling display of nerve from Kristian Thomas on the high bar, where he needed to complete a near‑perfect routine.
3) Bob Cohn, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, on a new boldness among college coaches, including Penn State's Bill O'Brien: In an unusual display of nerve and verve, college football coaches are going for it (and succeeding) on fourth down more than ever.
If they are to meet there again this winter as winners of their conferences, both will need to improve upon today's ragged display of nerves and errors.
His "allround [sic] display of incredible nerve and tenacity" helped to secure the trophy for England.
Americans fear that EU regulations might mandate the use of Galileo-based navigation systems (by aircraft, for example), distorting competition and imposing needless costs.Since the State Department has responded to the EU decision with a call for accelerated talks, some in Europe claim that their display of strong nerves, in the face of American hostility, has been vindicated.
(Isherwood)20091119 'THE UNDERSTUDY' Julie White fabricates bountiful laughs from a sumptuous display of strained nerves in Theresa Rebeck's scattershot backstage comedy, which also stars Justin Kirk ("Weeds") and Mark-Paul Gosselaar ("Saved by the Bell") as actors on far different levels of the showbiz totem pole (1 30).
He added that the 10-year-old had not displayed signs of nerves during rehearsals and that she had performed many times before appearing on the show.
