spasm

Example Sentences

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"It was just feeling a little strange, like a little spasm," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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

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 • Feb. 7, 2026

If you or someone else is experiencing heat cramps, apply firm pressure on cramping muscles or gently massage to relieve spasm.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

He felt a sudden spasm of anger: Why didn’t they react more?

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi