quaver

Example Sentences

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There was a quaver in his voice, which defined the depth of his emotion.

From Scientific American • Dec. 23, 2021

It’s where Alana first says “You’re sweet, Gary,” a line Haim delivers with a lovely little quaver, as if a mask were falling away.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2021

Tears sprang to my eyes again, lending a quaver to my voice.

From Slate • Aug. 24, 2019

“For more than 12 years I entrusted Stew with my words and my goals and my reputation and he’s never let me down,” McConnell said as his voice began to quaver.

From Fox News • Mar. 14, 2019

Joaquin asked, and Maya knew him well enough by now to hear the quaver there.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway