Example Sentences

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Remy O’Hara lifted a long, corkscrewing shofar to her lips and blew a resonant call.

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2023

Adding to the problems that Brockway caused for the Vikings was her unique corkscrewing serve.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2022

Crafting Amy and The Doctor's corkscrewing timeline was terrific practice to adapt this book – which Moffat recently told critics inspired the acclaimed "Doctor Who" episode "The Girl in the Fireplace."

From Salon • May 15, 2022

Like an obsession, it keeps corkscrewing ahead, leaving all kinds of damage in its wake.

From Washington Post • Aug. 4, 2020

The girl’s voice was corkscrewing right to the middle of her headache.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer