shudder at
Example Sentences
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She mentions utility bills in particular – if you shudder at the thought of ringing your internet provider to cancel a contract, these tactics have worked.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Unfortunately, a huge dinner of fresh crudo, lobster tempura, octopus and kobe beef — along with multiple desserts — made us shudder at the idea of any activity.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025
They shudder at establishing that level of accountability.
From Washington Post • Sep. 15, 2022
So . . . will some people shudder at the idea of painting over wallpaper?
From Salon • Jul. 21, 2022
I shudder at my delusions of charity, at my shame masquerading as virtue, at lies I’ve told myself, punishments I’ve inflicted on myself, and punishments I’ve inflicted on my mother.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
