palpitating

Example Sentences

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“I’m sweating and my heart’s palpitating and all those things because I’m conditioned to be in that environment and go perform,” Baldwin said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2022

The palpitating rhythm of her thoughts is reminiscent of trying to distract yourself from a Pap smear or a blood draw.

From New York Times • Jan. 14, 2022

“The crowd went berserk. Just for the occasion, we brought in EMTs who were standing by in case someone's heart started palpitating a little bit too quickly.”

From Fox News • Jan. 29, 2020

Angelica Hernández’s heart hasn’t stopped palpitating for a week.

From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2020

Once a jutka almost ran us over...the driver just managed to pull up the horse and while we stood palpitating he leaned from his seat, irate and frightened, to shout at us.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya