convulse

Example Sentences

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Oil markets could convulse if Tehran disrupted Gulf shipping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Then Hipolito’s body began to convulse — a possible seizure.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

Frank Santangelo alleges that Adame fled their home as soon as she saw his wife beginning to convulse.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

The development is the latest in the controversy surrounding the governor, Riad Salameh, who is being investigated for corruption as an economic meltdown and financial collapse convulse the tiny Mediterranean nation.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2022

His throat tried to throw it back up, his whole body seemed to convulse with it, but his stomach took it, held it, and demanded more.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen