Example Sentences

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Up stood small nations, which had trembled before at the first hint of Russian displeasure.

From Time Magazine Archive

Shortly before World War II, the rumor spread that the frail blonde girl who had trembled for Chabas in the cold water of Lake Annecy was destitute and starving.

From Time Magazine Archive

The bravest had trembled when he made these faces, and ordinary people had fallen to the floor, and sensitive people had often fainted.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis

At least we had cared for Jenkins, had trembled when he died.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers

That voice, at which so many men had trembled and were to tremble, made the very marrow in Jack's bones quiver.

From A Little Wizard by Weyman, Stanley J.