shivers
Example Sentences
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“I had chills and shivers up and down my spine. It’s another puzzle in the Ice Age saga that we can put into place.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Traders remain in buoyant mood after news that the two foes had ended their conflict, which had sent energy costs soaring and stoking inflation, sending shivers through the global economy.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
In addition to the 1,000, Stolz is racing the 500 and 1,500, as well as the mass start, a hectic competition that gave Corby the shivers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026
Anyone can see that he means to do harm, but it’s the why, how and when that gives onlookers the shivers.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2025
The mere mention of them used to send shivers of joy rippling over my skin.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
