violently
Example Sentences
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He held out his hands, making them tremble violently.
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The couple believe the quake caused the bank to shift and crack violently and fear it is only a matter of time before it moves again.
From BBC
Jeremy's stomach began to squirm so violently that he felt as though he had swallowed something that was still alive.
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“Until market plumbing improves—through lower volatility and better liquidity—silver is likely to continue trading violently in both directions.”
“What did she mean—” Mal began again, but Nighthand glanced at her with the full force of his violently forceful eyebrows, and she fell silent.
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