tremble
verb (used without object)
to shake involuntarily with quick, short movements, as from fear, excitement, weakness, or cold; quake; quiver.
are trembling
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present progressiveof tremble.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“This has happened four times in the last week and a half. It’s to the point where … my hands are trembling because of what I’m going to walk into,” she continued.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 23, 2020
One thing’s for sure: the knees of amateur tactics sleuths are trembling like never before as they try to work out how the Spatial One will set up his team.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 19, 2018
The dog’s legs are trembling, and Kyle rubs its head reassuringly.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 8, 2018
In fact, when he takes off his helmet, his hands are trembling.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2014
It’s hard to hold the phone up to my ear because my hands are trembling like it’s below freezing in this room.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
