palpitate

Example Sentences

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“The excitement was palpitating,” she said, “like, ‘We can’t wait till the next chapter.

From Washington Post

“I was woken at 3 a.m., straight out of bed, when her kidneys were shutting down — I mean straight out of bed, my heart was palpitating,” Tambra Prince said.

From New York Times

A middle-aged woman in a van appeared to be palpitating as her adult son, holding her arm tried to keep her conscious, calling out: "Mummy? Mummy?"

From Reuters

In the breathtaking – and heart palpitating – photos, the couple is seen posing on the edge of the cliff in their wedding attire.

From Fox News

Seeing a college football schedule released is always palpitating for those who live for fall rituals.

From Los Angeles Times