The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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While there is no sign of market panic yet, periodic spasms in the bond market—including the recent jump in Treasury yields to 24-year highs—give a hint of what’s at stake.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
Can the Dodgers trust the 6-foot-8 right-hander who missed three months because of back spasms?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
If their CTmax is exceeded, insects succumb to desiccation, muscle spasms and eventual stupor.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
Symptoms can vary from person to person, but can include limb weakness, paralysis, seizures, walking difficulties, spasms, sensory issues and cognitive problems.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Hamza’s legs give occasional lurches, strange spasms that ease his dead weight in my arms.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
