shuddering

Example Sentences

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Hastings started the 1990 Grand Slam decider and made a famous, shuddering tackle on England winger Rory Underwood as Scotland triumphed 13-7 at Murrayfield.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

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 whump of the falling trees and the low boom of the loads of snow exploding on the ground set the woods to shuddering.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy