be convulsed
Example Sentences
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Ms. Wesley said she had no doubt about the trial’s outcome, even as she worried that her city could once again be convulsed by unrest.
From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2021
He had not expected this, and he did not like it, especially when one or two of the men and boys near, who had failed to be convulsed by his wit, laughed at Horace’s question.
From Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life by Reed, Talbot Baines
“So long as the Old Worm is to be convulsed with wars, so long will the harvest of America continue.”
From The Pioneers by Cooper, James Fenimore
He considered this last an excruciating joke, and permitted himself to be convulsed with laughter for half a minute.
From When God Laughs: and other stories by London, Jack
But usually on the third preparation he would strike—and the house would be convulsed.
From Writing for Vaudeville by Page, Brett
