Sentence examples for lack the nerve from inspiring English sources
Even "Mad Men" knockoffs lack the nerve to depict racism as it really was.
Such tenacity does not come easily to Justin, for he is by temperament one of those bruisable souls who lack the nerve — and, until now, sufficient reason — to strike out for themselves.
As Mr. Damianidis and others on the state payroll prepare to stop work on Wednesday, fear is building that the country's new government may lack the nerve to cut public wages and pension payments, which make up 51 percent of its budget.
The public option is a not-very-good second best--because our leading liberal politicians lack the nerve to embrace the one reform that simultaneously solves the problem of cost, quality, and universal inclusion.
Prosthetic teeth, though helpful for eating, lack the nerves and ligament that attach natural teeth to the jaw, potentially resulting in a reduced sensory input to the brain.
Why assume she lacks the nerve to seek the congregation's help?
Despite its promises, an embattled government has lacked the nerve to tackle them.
I lacked the nerve for that, and leaving during the scene would have involved clambering over a row of eight.
His critics reply that he either lacked the nerve or was hedging his bets on who would win.
The all-important waterway that linked Bruges to the sea began to silt up, and the city lacked the nerve to start building a canal to the sea.
Even after funnelling billions into the banking sector, senior Labour ministers still lacked the nerve to object to the performance-distorting sums bankers were paying themselves.
