convulse

Example Sentences

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In late September 2008, as the world and Britain especially was convulsed by its biggest ever financial crisis, the Conservative Party published an obscure pamphlet titled "Reconstruction".

From BBC

But Vancouver has been convulsed by soaring real estate prices that have made it among the most unaffordable cities in North America.

From New York Times

France has been convulsed for months by regular strikes and protests that have drawn millions into the streets.

From New York Times

The changes have convulsed a platform that once seemed indispensable for following news as it broke around the world.

From New York Times

At a recent march for Land Day, Jameel Saed denounced the nationwide protests against controversial judicial reform plans that have convulsed Israel since the start of the year.

From BBC