trembled
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There is something almost absurd about attempting to appraise “Gilgamesh,” as though one were asked to appraise wind, or love, or that first human thought that trembled toward language.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
The ground trembled so violently some people thought there was an earthquake.
From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2024
Again and again, as my forearms trembled and my fingers ached, my feet slipped on the mercilessly smooth granite.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2024
A villager living nearby told The Associated Press on Sunday that he trembled after hearing the blast because he had never before experienced such a loud explosion.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2024
Her voice trembled but she showed no fear.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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