shimmied
Example Sentences
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In the video, Barrymore showed off her playful side as she shimmied around her mobile living space, while giving fans a tour of its humble amenities—all while singer Enya’s “Caribbean Blue” played in the background.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
"The lad had shimmied up a drainpipe on the outside of the building because he didn't want to go through the reception and ask."
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2025
When Mom thought the oil was close, she would flick a little flour into it, and if it sizzled and shimmied just right, she knew it was ready.
From Salon ● Apr. 1, 2025
In performance, while his bandmates concentrated on their instruments, Mr. Suzuki shimmied around the stage like a psychedelic imp, often barefoot and shirtless, his face hidden by an undulating mane of long black hair.
From New York Times ● Feb. 20, 2024
Coming into the race with an excellent shot at winning, Granville fumed, stormed, and lathered through the post parade and bounced and shimmied in the starting gate.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
