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The shivering crowd rose to give the new council members a standing ovation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Beguiled by photos of teensy piglets, she chose the runt of the litter—a tiny, shivering nugget for $350.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

In adults, symptoms can include but are not limited to slurred speech, extreme shivering or muscle pain, severe breathlessness and skin that is mottled or discoloured.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

I start shivering five minutes in; the man in sweatpants and Crocs appears unbothered.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

By the time he had a fire going,’ he was shivering uncontrollably, and hardly felt the heat of the flames.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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