writhed

Example Sentences

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"It's all of ours first day," said a curator, re-assembling the artwork as it writhed.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

But after the play, Davis fell to the court and writhed in pain, holding his face.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2024

Gen Xers can relate, having writhed through that angst years ago before realizing how much better it is to resume not caring anymore.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2024

Levis writhed and reached for his left leg, remaining on the turf while medical staff ran out to evaluate him.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2023

Joe sat in alfalfa, momentarily stunned, while Bloom and Nancy writhed in paroxysms of wonderful idiotic laughter.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols