palpitating

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They’ve mastered human collaboration, and it’s evident all through their palpitating 13-1 tour of a season festooned with narrow escapes.

From Washington Post • Jan. 1, 2023

The palpitating rhythm of her thoughts is reminiscent of trying to distract yourself from a Pap smear or a blood draw.

From New York Times • Jan. 14, 2022

“The crowd went berserk. Just for the occasion, we brought in EMTs who were standing by in case someone's heart started palpitating a little bit too quickly.”

From Fox News • Jan. 29, 2020

There she would watch the ceiling till mid-afternoon, her heart palpitating with exhaustion, when she would leave for the school pickup.

From The Guardian • Sep. 14, 2018

He held his breath and felt his heart palpitating.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner