spine-tingling

Example Sentences

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He said: "It is spine-tingling to know the watch's connection to one of the most famous and tragic events of the 20th Century."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

I remember and now cherish the spine-tingling moments in debates where someone changed their mind before my very eyes.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

"It is a spine-tingling moment" said Tom, who along with his son Elliott, are signed up season-ticket holders for next season.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2025

But had the three climbers, who ascended a trail called the Devil’s Backbone for its narrow ridge with spine-tingling drops on either side, seen any scorched earth or trees along the way?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

It was eerie, spine-tingling, unearthly; it lifted the hair on Harry’s scalp and made his heart feel as though it was swelling to twice its normal size.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling