spasm
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While my vocal cords spasm apart, his spasm together; while my voice gets soft and whispery, his voice is tight and gravelly.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
“The recent spasm of anti-Jewish hatred that has swept the country has shocked and scared many,” wrote Simon Sebag Montefiore, a prominent British historian on X Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
"The decision will be taken tomorrow evening because the physios, doctors will have to take a call that even if he is fully recovered he should not get the spasm again during the game."
From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025
Kildunne was withdrawn after a head knock, while Botterman limped off with a back spasm.
From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025
Gollum sniffed at the leaf and his face changed: a spasm of disgust came over it, and a hint of his old malice.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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