shuddering

Example Sentences

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In 2008, the shuddering global economy and soaring fuel prices helped push several airlines into bankruptcy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“They think we’re these evil business owners,” she said, shuddering.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Villa's 11-game winning streak in all competitions was brought to a shuddering halt with a 4-1 defeat at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, raising doubts about their ability to maintain a title charge.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

The rebrand will include more behind-the-scenes content from the league's bright, young things and more intelligent highlights, with dramatic moments, such as shuddering hits, try-saving tackles and interactions between players, included alongside the scores.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025

One or two of the sleeping children muttered or whimpered in their sleep as he passed, and the nun in the bed at the end gave a soft shuddering snore and turned over.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman