racing pulse

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a pulse that is beating very fast, often due to excitement or fear

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  • Her racing pulse was a clear sign of her anxiety.
  • He felt his pulse racing as he approached the finish line.
  • The doctor noted the patient's racing pulse and ordered further tests.
  • A sudden fright caused her pulse to start racing.
  • Despite trying to stay calm, his pulse was racing.
  • The adrenaline rush left him with a racing pulse for several minutes.
  • As the music intensified, so did the racing pulse of the crowd.
  • She could feel her pulse racing in her throat.
  • The thought of the exam made his pulse racing uncontrollably.
  • His racing pulse subsided once he was safely home.