throbbed
Example Sentences
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The atmosphere throbbed with excitement, expectation and anger.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024
Guitars wailed and drums throbbed behind her as part of a set with her bandmates during a recent show.
From Seattle Times • May 19, 2024
“Some people like loud music to relax and express their emotions on the dance floor,” Pledov said as a thumping electronic soundtrack throbbed in the background.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2023
He was heartened, though, knowing the Hurricanes had beaten the Rangers, 3-1, even if his mouth throbbed.
From New York Times • May 27, 2022
Not long after far away eastward the faint drums throbbed again.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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