convulsed

Example Sentences

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In 2001, I was a college freshman at New York University, and watched as the twin towers fell and the country convulsed in fear and rage.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

The cases stem from the aftermath of huge, sometimes violent pro-democracy protests that convulsed Hong Kong from 2019.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

In late September 2008, as the world and Britain especially was convulsed by its biggest ever financial crisis, the Conservative Party published an obscure pamphlet titled "Reconstruction".

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Britain has been convulsed by occasional protests over the issue, usually following an alleged criminal incident by a migrant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

Suddenly, he convulsed again and let go a long, goopy train of yellow liquid from his throat.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz