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Nerve-racking

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Causing a great deal of anxiety or stress; highly distressing.

Example Sentences:

1. The final exam was nerve-racking, but she managed to pass it successfully.
2. Waiting for the job interview results was nerve-racking; she couldn't sleep the night before.
3. The nerve-racking silence in the room made everyone uneasy.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Present participle of "nerve-rack"; to cause anxiety or stress.

Example Sentences:

1. He nervously chewed his nails, nerve-racking himself before the big presentation.
2. Her constant nagging was nerve-racking him to the point of frustration.
3. The never-ending deadlines were nerve-racking the entire team.

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