stomach-turning

Example Sentences

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"I'm not letting myself truly imagine it, because when I start to imagine it I feel like my stomach turning," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2025

But if you venture out to see them, you may sometimes find your stomach turning for a reason that has nothing to do with sea sickness.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023

“I was shockingly nervous, sitting here with my stomach turning inside out. I honestly was more nervous than for our Champions League final. It surprised me actually,” Hanauer said.

From Washington Times • Jun. 16, 2022

The woman stumbled into a public hospital late one night, her stomach turning as she approached the lobby.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2017

My stomach turning over and dropping out and Rondell’s voice in the background, saying: “Wha’chu mean, Mexico? What’s happening, Mexico? Where’s Mong going, Mexico? Mexico? Mexico?”

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña