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shiver

[shiv-er] / ˈʃɪv ər /




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Yet, even as a journalist who covers public health, every time I hear about a case of “the plague,” I get a little shiver down the spine.

From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026

The sun disappeared, the streetlights blinked on, and a shiver passed through the crowd that had nothing to do with the temperature.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

"Other insects, like bees and moths, shiver to increase their heat," Stensmyr said.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 26, 2026

Alistair says the information sent a shiver down his spine.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2025

By someone who could truly see them, not just shiver as they glided past.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland


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