be convulsed

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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

Because of this, Juhwerta Mahkai and Ee-ee-toy foresaw that nature would be convulsed and a great flood would come to cover the world.

From Aw-Aw-Tam Indian Nights Being the myths and legends of the Pimas of Arizona by Lloyd, J. William

There were now indications that all Italy would be convulsed with a repetition of the old struggle.

From A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day by Taylor, Bayard

It was impossible for the lookers-on not to be convulsed with laughter, though neither dog nor squirrel seemed to regard the matter as much of a joke.

From Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers by Burroughs, John

Is England," he said, "to be governed, and is England to be convulsed, by Popkins's plan?

From Political and Literary essays, 1908-1913 by Baring, Evelyn