twitch

Example Sentences

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Over time, their muscles developed more slow twitch fibers, which are linked to greater endurance.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

"Every time he gets an opportunity it's quick twitch and ready to go. I've never seen a guy who prepares himself every day like he's gonna start and play 48 minutes."

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

The 25-year-old tech engineer has been coached by his cousin, coaxing the kite higher and higher with a twitch of the string.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

For Tseng, they took the form of an uncontrollable twitch that left her helpless whenever she faced a short putt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

Thinking about it made the corners of my mouth turn up and twitch, even though I knew I shouldn’t smile at such things.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani