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Others squirm with embarrassment, especially in Kettering, which used to be better known for its shoe factories.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

Eight years later, he’s back in office, and giving soccer fans eager to watch the tournament this summer good reasons to squirm.

From Slate ● Jan. 28, 2026

“It’s better than the trophy…watching them squirm and having to just be the butt of all the jokes,” said Solomonson, who is on edge since he’s currently near the bottom of the standings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 7, 2025

Elsewhere, the audio drops out completely, replaced by the noise of a ticking clock that lingers just long enough to make the viewer squirm in their seat.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2025

There are no bolts and rivets—the metal planks are still held together by dark pitch that seems to squirm in the crevices.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

A new study from two University of Chicago scientists has revealed how HIV squirms its way into the nucleus as it invades a cell.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 25, 2024

Saqib Mahmood squirms slightly in his seat as an awkward, embarrassed smile sweeps across his face.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2022

Cross squirms and kicks, knocking the wipes off the warmer as I punch a perfect glob of sanitizer into the center of my palm.

From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2022

While alone in his room, he writhes and squirms as he gulps down half-echoed howls.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2021

Marlena leans over to release her, but before she can, Queenie squirms free, hitting the floor with a thunk.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

Eyes red, cheeks tear-stained and foreheads pouring sweat, the two squirmed in their seats and Bernthal said he was going to be sick.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

I was still worried about what had happened to the fireworks, and I squirmed as we picked up the car at the impound lot and mom drove the 30 miles home.

From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026

With each stride, I squirmed deeper into the Florsheims’ tapered toes in a vain effort to spare my chafing heels.

From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026

I squirmed, then froze in my chair, trying to conceal my cringe.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025

Nathan shrugged and squirmed closer to the wall.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

He guides me inside a warehouse full of vast, bubbling water tanks and heaves out a haul of the squirming, long, thin black fish.

From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026

Mr. Ireland indicates the uneven power dynamics involved when Leigh, though squirming at the idea, is needled into answering the same repulsive question, settling on Margaret Thatcher.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026

Paramount Skydance isn’t putting up too much of its own cash, but holy God is it adding a lot to the $14 billion in debt already squirming on its balance sheet.

From Slate ● Feb. 27, 2026

Six chilling charts to send investors squirming this Hallowe’en.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2025

"Complicated," he said at last, squirming a bit as the little animal licked his ear.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville