upheave

Example Sentences

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There was a quick gliding movement, an upheave and a bump—and then—crash came one of the mighty rollers as before.

From A Veldt Vendetta by Mitford, Bertram

Every upheave seemed to be followed by a downward settling plunge, as though the ship were already on her way to the bottom.

From A Veldt Vendetta by Mitford, Bertram

A moment passed, the upheave of the shoulders became more pronounced, he rose swiftly and walked to Cassandra’s side.

From Lady Cassandra by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.

Miles—for though that speck in the sky into which they upheave their mighty altitudes, be doubtless an eagle, we cannot hear its cry.

From Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) by Wilson, John Lyde

One would have it stop, take heed, upheave....

From My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life by Anonymous