tremor
Example Sentences
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But it is another tremor shaking up assumptions about the global economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
The two largest earthquakes occurred just hours apart near Loch Lyon in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, when a 3.7 magnitude tremor was registered on 20 October, followed by one of 3.6.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
Two minor earthquakes hit Lancashire in as many weeks in December, with the epicentre of the 2.5 magnitude tremor located off the coast of Silverdale, in Morecambe Bay.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
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
I could feel a tremor in my bones, and the mugs rattled on the table.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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