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Examples of stage fright in a Sentence
She got over her stage fright by the second act.
I get stage fright whenever I have to speak in front of a large group of people.
Recent Examples on the Web
Nile has said that his drinking began during those Chic concerts to counter stage fright.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Across the near entirety of Malik’s solo career, the 31-year-old has remained absent from the live circuit, citing struggles with stage fright.
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Sophie Williams, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
Douglas revealed making it as an actor and a Oscar winner required him to overcome early bouts of stage fright.
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Two turkeys are selected from the flock for the voyage to Washington, explains Ms. Oden, in case the official turkey gets stage fright.
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Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1876, in the meaning defined above
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“Stage fright.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20fright. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
stage fright
noun
: nervousness felt at appearing before an audience
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