In another sign of frayed nerves, those same union leaders are suddenly hard to find.

But there were no signs of any frayed nerves on Friday.

Frayed nerves kept many of the marines from getting much sleep.

My voice will work for this, he thought, noting his own frayed nerves.

The sight was a welcome relief for my frayed nerves.

The longer they sat, the more time frayed nerves would have to fail altogether.

Once you are out, these tips may help to minimize frayed nerves.

Frayed nerves grew yet more ragged as the hour wore on.

Months of unrest have frayed nerves and battered the economy.

But they were spending more time in line than online, leading to sharp words and frayed nerves.

Also, be prepared for frayed nerves when discussing the wedding plans.

But there was no peace for his frayed nerves.

A good walk can put the world in perspective and soothe your frayed nerves.

But humor is in short supply these days, and Murdoch’s arrival frayed nerves still further.

He is relieved to be in camp, not making his wife and three children the victims of frayed nerves.

That may make for construction efficiency, but it has a high cost in lost sleep and frayed nerves.

Unfortunately, frayed nerves can lead to the helper's getting a hard time.

Given the right platform, perhaps he could steady the frayed nerves of global financial markets.

This goes some way to explaining the frayed nerves which all sides have displayed in recent days.

She shuddered, then took a deep breath to calm her frayed nerves.

There was also a note of patience in his voice that stretched her already frayed nerves.

But when his firm lost $10 million last week, some people expected him to experience sleepless nights and frayed nerves.

When workers come home with frayed nerves and punctured expectations, what are the children to make of it?

Whiskey and water, a taste that promised present relief for frayed nerves.

His frayed nerves would surely break with one more "glug."