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convulse

[kuhn-vuhls] / kənˈvʌls /


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The author organizes shocks into three categories that will resonate with readers who have watched the world economy convulse in the past year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Then Hipolito’s body began to convulse — a possible seizure.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

Frank Santangelo alleges that Adame fled their home as soon as she saw his wife beginning to convulse.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

This winter was the first in years when mass protests did not convulse the country.

From New York Times • May 7, 2022

One woman near the front began to convulse after a man’s name was called.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat




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