- present participle of shudder.
shuddering
Example Sentences
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In 2008, the shuddering global economy and soaring fuel prices helped push several airlines into bankruptcy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
“They think we’re these evil business owners,” she said, shuddering.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
Villa's 11-game winning streak in all competitions was brought to a shuddering halt with a 4-1 defeat at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, raising doubts about their ability to maintain a title charge.
From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026
Even before the red, it looked likely that Martin's period of calm after Saturday's League Cup win over Hibernian was about to come to a shuddering and noisy end.
From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025
I take a deep, shuddering breath and cry.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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