shivers

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Fresh worries about the Middle East ceasefire and the prospect of a US interest rate hike hit stocks and oil prices Thursday, following a rollercoaster week for markets that has sent shivers through trading floors.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The scuttling of too many legs, combined with the spider’s habit of suddenly vanishing from sight, give even the most stalwart observer a case of the shivers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Although the phrase “sharky summer” might send shivers down the spines of some swimmers, Lowe does not believe this is cause for major alarm.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"It's the florist. It sent shivers through me," she says.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Sometimes a heavy crash and the lean-to shivers.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque