Example Sentences

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He’s also the guy whose banged-up right throwing shoulder is jangling pregame nerves from Waterville to Woonsocket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

After a 3-0 thrashing at Chelsea last week in the Champions League, followed by a shaky win over Alaves to claim pole position in La Liga, nerves were jangling among home fans.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

A bad result could set party nerves jangling.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2025

A jangling set of house keys was once synonymous with American success: the striver’s ultimate prize.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024

The clock ticked loudly, a jangling, arrhythmic tick.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt