have nerved
- present perfect of nerve.
Example Sentences
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And he felt the truth of his own words, and seemed to have nerved himself afresh by them.
From Famous Stories Every Child Should Know by Mabie, Hamilton Wright
Nothing short of a secret acquaintanceship with facts unknown as yet to the rest of us could have nerved her to such an act.
From Room Number 3 and Other Detective Stories by Green, Anna Katharine
I looked rebelliously at Anthony’s stirrup, but that intrepid individual seemed to have nerved himself to meet any possible danger.
From Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 2 by Various
They have been my inspiration and my joy in lonely hours, they have nerved my arm in time of peril and danger.
From The Birthright by Hocking, Joseph
Only a holy and great purpose like this could have nerved that gentle nature for such work, and made those tender sinews firm as steel.
From Cudjo's Cave by Trowbridge, J. T. (John Townsend)
