squirm

Example Sentences

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It would be easy to take Emma’s confession as a simple cinematic provocation, a tone-deaf narrative device intended to make viewers squirm in their seats.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The more George dotes on her, the more she tries to squirm free from the prison that has been prepared for her.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Eight years later, he’s back in office, and giving soccer fans eager to watch the tournament this summer good reasons to squirm.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2026

In her second year in a row as host, Nikki Glaser looked at ease in the job of making celebrities squirm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

He poked me in the ribs, causing me to squirm beside him.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling