spasm

Example Sentences

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And I'm going to say to people, 'Excuse me about my spasm?

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“The recent spasm of anti-Jewish hatred that has swept the country has shocked and scared many,” wrote Simon Sebag Montefiore, a prominent British historian on X Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Salt missed Tuesday's third T20 against Sri Lanka with a back spasm but trained successfully on Friday and will take his place at the top of the order.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Kildunne was withdrawn after a head knock, while Botterman limped off with a back spasm.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025

He stopped once and bent nearly double, a great spasm rocking him.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam