writhe

Example Sentences

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The quarterback briefly writhed on the turf but didn’t come out of the game.

From Los Angeles Times

As soon as Mahomes was left writhing on the ground and grabbing his knee late in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, it was clear he had sustained a serious injury.

From The Wall Street Journal

Autumn’s body is writhing on the ground now, turning over repeatedly.

From Literature

Madame Babushkinov’s lap blanket slipped unnoticed to the floor as she writhed in her chair.

From Literature

Still on the ground, they writhed in mock agony and made their dying dodo noises.

From Literature