writhe
Example Sentences
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When athletes tear ACLs in other sports, crowds are used to watching them writhe on the ground in agony.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
The Colombian star put on a spectacular show that saw her dance with knives, writhe in a fake cave and play a fiery guitar solo during Objection Tango.
From BBC • Sep. 13, 2023
It bent awkwardly in the collision, causing Mayza to writhe around in the dirt for a few seconds before walking off slowly while clutching his shoulder.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2022
The crash of his thunder makes the earth writhe, and, when he appears, an earthquake shakes the hills.
From Washington Times • Apr. 16, 2021
The light filtering through the grapevines made shadows writhe across the ground like a swarm of bugs.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing writhe
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