squirming

Example Sentences

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Squirming, twitching, avoiding the camera’s eye, she describes herself hopefully as “a rebel”, on the grounds that she liked to do the opposite of everyone else.

From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2017

Squirming on the sofa next to him, Mr. Weber flashed one of his eager grins and, after a perfect beat, delivered his punch line.

From New York Times • May 30, 2014

Squirming, deadpanning in his distinctive Home Counties caw, Bird is very funny throughout.

From The Guardian • Feb. 20, 2011

Squirming more efficiently, Notre Dame won the game, 19-6.

From Time Magazine Archive

Squirming in Father’s arms, I cried that I wanted to go home.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat