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spasm

[spaz-uhm] / ˈspæz əm /


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While my vocal cords spasm apart, his spasm together; while my voice gets soft and whispery, his voice is tight and gravelly.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

And amid a spasm of bricks-and-mortar bankruptcies driven in part by e-commerce, retail employment fell by a quarter-million between 2017 and late 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 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Kildunne was withdrawn after a head knock, while Botterman limped off with a back spasm.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

"Ravens are brought down ..." A spasm of pain took him, and his fingers clutched hers hard.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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