shivers
Example Sentences
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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
The news dealt a blow to hopes for an end to the six-week conflict, which has sent crude prices soaring, pushing inflation up and sending shivers through the global economy.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 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
Out the window, beyond the curtains, the flame atop the waste stack, high in the distance, flaps and shivers.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
