slithering

Example Sentences

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On the slithering “Naraka,” a mass of voices come together in a chant while a dense tangle of electronics coil around them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Len Ramirez of Auburn, Calif., gave readers a slithering surprise in his 2015 My Ride column, which was photographed by Max Whittaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

The eldest lion lifted its head to face the slithering threat.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

Villarreal: Yeah, the snake imagery has me trying to determine who is slithering with deception — I’m starting to suspect Mook isn’t as sweet and nice as we think she is.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2025

I sure could because suddenly coils and coils of Jude’s hair are slithering in my direction like an army of serpents.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson