coiled
Example Sentences
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"It's the history, the quirkiness, the layout of the arena, how close the spectators are. It's everything," says Crucible MC Rob Walker, a coiled spring each April.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
Duvall’s coiled intensity was a key element in the first two “Godfather” movies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
Mr. Belcher does make for a convincingly commanding warrior, exuding a powerful, coiled energy like a snake ever ready to spring.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 14, 2026
These twisted structures, known as plectonemes, resemble a coiled phone cord rather than a tied knot.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026
A residue of his anticipation coiled in my gut.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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