nerve-shattering

It's hard to guess what a nerve-shattering impact this had on the musicians, including the conductor Zubin Mehta and violinist Gil Shaham who, reportedly, kept their cool and carried on.

Die Frau ohne Schatten; BBC Proms 61 & 62 – review 2011

Why do we have to have an ear-splitting nerve-shattering flyover of military jets at baseball games?

We’ve Always Been at War With… Line, Please « Antiwar.com Blog 2009

And all the while that nerve-shattering bellow, the war cry of a trapped animal determined to take as many with him as possible when he went down, filled the room.

Starcraft II: Devils’ Due Christie Golden 2011

And all the while that nerve-shattering bellow, the war cry of a trapped animal determined to take as many with him as possible when he went down, filled the room.

Starcraft II: Devils’ Due Christie Golden 2011

A pounding rainstorm rolled in on the heels of a nerve-shattering thunderclap.

With Love and Laughter, John Ritter Amy Yasbeck 2010

He kissed her at each temple, then once more on the mouth, a nerve-shattering, muscle-melting kiss that turned her inside out.

Brown-Eyed Girl Mariah Stewart 2010

Then he fluttered into the air with a nerve-shattering shriek and dove like an arrow toward Graybound's shoulder.

Good Night, Mrs. Calabash 2010

Morgan Stanley has enjoyed big trading profits as a result of this unit, but it's also endured nerve-shattering risk.

Does Morgan Stanley Want to Exit the Casino? 2009

She is one of a good many girls who think that three dates a week, secretarial jobs, and the responsibility of keeping themselves clothed are a nerve-shattering, frantic business, and who look forward to marriage and motherhood as a long, relaxing rest cure.

Women’s Empowerment 2006

She is one of a good many girls who think that three dates a week, secretarial jobs, and the responsibility of keeping themselves clothed are a nerve-shattering, frantic business, and who look forward to marriage and motherhood as a long, relaxing rest cure.

Women’s Empowerment 2006