quivering

Example Sentences

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Through evocative descriptions—the skylark’s trill “hovering in the quivering air,” or the sun rising over a “silvery, dew-thick cow meadow”—Ms. Haynes invites us to take part in the daily rhythms of our natural world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Marius Borg Høiby, 29, looked overwhelmed by the occasion, his voice quivering as he paused several times to take off his glasses and wipe his eyes.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Hegseth’s brief tenure at the Pentagon has been dominated by his quivering inability to deal with any kind of challenge or discomfort.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2025

Elsewhere, a cabinet never stops quivering as we wait for its door to swing open.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

As soon as we entered, Duuzuu fluttered over to Connor’s shoulder, and Quinby poked her head over the side of her crate, her snout quivering.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate