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
In the room where the Sennett family was seated, there was near silence, Mike Sennett said, as they watched Mr. Smith convulse.
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024
One woman near the front began to convulse after a man’s name was called.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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