twisting and turning
Example Sentences
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The tiles whirled, twisting and turning like helicopter seeds or bird wings, before hitting the metal dumpster below.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2025
The recovery time for a high ankle sprain is typically longer than recovery from a low ankle sprain because of the constant weight-bearing and twisting and turning of the ligaments.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 7, 2023
Martial brought an outstanding save out of Bailey Peacock-Farrell after twisting and turning inside the Burnley area to create space for himself when it seemed there was none.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2022
His twisting and turning run to beat Croatia defender Joško Gvardiol and set up teammate Julian Alvarez in the semifinals felt like peak Messi, only in slow motion.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2022
Another guard tried to handcuff him, and he started twisting and turning to thwart the process.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
