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causing intense nervousness or anxiety, often due to uncertainty or anticipation
- The nail-biting finale of the game had fans holding their breath.
- Her nail-biting performance in the audition left everyone in suspense.
- The nail-biting moments before the results were announced kept everyone on edge.
- The movie's nail-biting scenes made it impossible to look away.
- The nail-biting chase scene had the audience at the edge of their seats.
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