shivers

Example Sentences

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The scuttling of too many legs, combined with the spider’s habit of suddenly vanishing from sight, give even the most stalwart observer a case of the shivers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Stocks rallied while precious metals rebounded as some stability returned Tuesday following a rout fuelled by a perfect storm that sent shivers through across Asian trading floors.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

It wasn't so much the bitter cold that caused the shivers at Tynecastle, it was the mad drama of the clash, the intensity and edge-of-the-seat fury of it all.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

Anyone can see that he means to do harm, but it’s the why, how and when that gives onlookers the shivers.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2025

A cold chill of premonition shivers up my back.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black