cry convulsively
Example Sentences
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She did not answer, but continued to cry convulsively, rocking herself to and fro.
From A Charming Fellow, Volume III (of 3) by Trollope, Frances Eleanor
When she thought of that she began to cry, sitting there by the stone balustrade of the piazza, to cry convulsively.
From The Woman with the Fan by Hichens, Robert Smythe
Alice was gazing piteously in his face, and with a little laugh, she began to cry convulsively.
From Checkmate by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
She could not answer these terrible imputations, and began to cry convulsively.
From Consequences by Delafield, E. M.
When she came abreast of it she uttered a second cry, convulsively grasped the edge of the boat, and cast a terrified glance backward.
From The Nameless Castle by Jókai, Mór
