be convulsed
Example Sentences
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Ms. Wesley said she had no doubt about the trial’s outcome, even as she worried that her city could once again be convulsed by unrest.
From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2021
It was impossible for the lookers-on not to be convulsed with laughter, though neither dog nor squirrel seemed to regard the matter as much of a joke.
From Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers by Burroughs, John
He considered this last an excruciating joke, and permitted himself to be convulsed with laughter for half a minute.
From When God Laughs: and other stories by London, Jack
But usually on the third preparation he would strike—and the house would be convulsed.
From Writing for Vaudeville by Page, Brett
Adair felt that at any moment the whole island might be convulsed in such a way as to destroy all remaining on it.
From The Three Admirals by Wells, J.R.
