earth-shaking
Example Sentences
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The more gradual movement means people won't feel the earth shaking beneath their feet and buildings won't collapse.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2024
"When I felt the earth shaking beneath my feet and the house leaning, I rushed to get my kids out. But my neighbours couldn’t," said Mohamed Azaw.
From Reuters • Sep. 9, 2023
Those awakened reported feeling the earth shaking for several seconds and some even described what sounded like a heavy truck moving nearby.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2022
Adding a paid sponsor name to a uniform is not earth shaking.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2018
He then straightened to his full height, raised his great arms far up into the morning air and began a series of earth shaking calisthenics.
From The Image and the Likeness by Campbell, John Scott
