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

The quarterback briefly writhed on the turf but didn’t come out of the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2025

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

Devastated and in pain as she writhed on the track, she refused medical assistance, instead limping down the home straight and forcing herself over the finish line.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2023

But Briony, engaged in a shrill response to her brother's suggestion, writhed in his arms and turned her face from her sister and half buried it in Leon's jacket.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan