shudder
Example Sentences
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So, too, is the film’s music, composer Anthony Willis and soundtrack artist Charlie XCX entwining raspy strings with grimy, ominous shudders.
From Los Angeles Times
Rowan hugged himself and shuddered, sheltering behind the tall figure of Marlie from those terrible red eyes.
From Literature
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He shuddered to think that he’d once wanted to catch one and befriend it.
From Literature
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The earth shuddered, but Jonathan didn’t know if it was from the impact of the tree or another jolt from the earthquake.
From Literature
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The wire had come loose, and the painting shuddered and then began to fall.
From Literature
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