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tremble

[trem-buhl] / ˈtrɛm bəl /


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“My hand will not tremble when it comes to chasing down and capturing the bandits,” he told supporters at a recent rally in Bogotá, the capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The remark wasn’t likely to make Iranian generals tremble.

From Slate • May 11, 2026

His mouth doesn’t close, his eyebrows stay raised, his hands tremble.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Even the opening credits, some written in slithering hair, seem to tremble out of either fear or ecstasy.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Danny didn’t want to cry in front of Mr. Garner, but he felt his lip tremble, so he kept quiet and thought of the one person who made him feel brave: Pili.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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