writhing
Example Sentences
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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 • Dec. 15, 2025
On one run in the third quarter, Hernando barreled to the ground after a 10-yard gain — writhing in pain , forcing an injury timeout.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2025
James Garfield’s assassination in 1881 involved 79 days of writhing medical purgatory.
From Slate • Aug. 9, 2024
Strips of sticky paper are dangling from the ceiling, writhing with trapped and dying flies.
From BBC • Jul. 21, 2024
Foaming at the mouth like a mad dog, writhing in the dirt with wild eyes.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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