spasm
Example Sentences
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Salt missed Tuesday's third T20 against Sri Lanka with a back spasm but trained successfully on Friday and will take his place at the top of the order.
From Barron's
Tiamat, half in the circle and half out, was shaking with terrible spasms.
From Literature
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Oh, to be alive! was all he could think as he trod water, inhaling and coughing in spasms.
From Literature
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But if more severe symptoms, such as spasms, are experienced, surgery may be required.
From BBC
These included muscle spasms, memory loss, hallucinations and balance issues.
From Barron's
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