31.   In a sign of frayed nerves, an Israeli policeman shot and wounded a Palestinian as he walked away from a checkpoint after refusing to show an identity card.

32.   It also tried to soothe frayed nerves by serving free sandwiches and drinks to those mired in snaking check-in lines.

33.   Later, a saxophonist played for guests to calm their frayed nerves.

34.   Mahmood said he fears frayed nerves and relentless cross border attacks could accidentally spark an all-out war.

35.   The prospect of more terror attacks further frayed nerves.

36.   The raids, however, have left Afghan civilians with frayed nerves since some of the targets are close to populated areas.

37.   The Swiss balloon was buffeted by winds as it took off, causing frayed nerves.

38.   They are always there, like the frayed nerves and restlessness he brought back from war.

39.   This, and the presence of the police, did much to help ease mounting tension and eventually helped calm frayed nerves and tempers.

40.   This affable man at the height of his earning powers is all frayed nerves and paranoia.