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When more than 50% of the group are twitching to the left, for example, the entire school, swarm, or flock veers to the left.

From Salon • May 16, 2022

If the twitching spreads to other muscles in the face or if you notice both eyes are twitching at the same time, those are indications of a more serious problem.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2021

Voters are twitching with thoughts of dire unknowns and mulling the complicated realities facing their party.

From Washington Post • Feb. 21, 2020

The net curtains are twitching in the French town of Caudry.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2011

By the time I get him to his feet, both of my arms are twitching uncontrollably.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins