tremor
Example Sentences
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The possibility of unregulated access to Mythos could send a tremor through the cybersecurity world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Unless you stomp on the accelerator, it initially moves out on electric power and the gas engine soon joins in, sending a subtle, snoozy tremor through the structure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
It was the most serious in Taiwan since a 7.6-magnitude tremor struck in 1999 -- the deadliest natural disaster in the island's history.
From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025
The last major earthquake occurred in April 2024 when the island was hit by a deadly 7.4-magnitude tremor that officials said was the strongest in 25 years.
From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025
Robbie thought he heard a tremor in her voice.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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