Example Sentences

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Despite all the times I shuddered at the trailer tagline, “Believe in the Hail Mary,” over the last year, I really do.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

"Now I'm afraid of the river," he shuddered.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

Cruz surged with joy, then shuddered at the thought of having to say goodbye again.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

Beneath one of them, a navy blue sea of bobbing arms and swinging legs shuddered to a bone-trembling halt as they gazed upwards.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2023

Ekon shuddered when he saw his yellowed teeth were pointed, like fangs.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray