Example Sentences

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He had twitched, hugged himself, crossed and uncrossed his legs, scratched his arms and jiggled at a terrific frequency that suggested advanced jitters or vast amounts of caffeine.

From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2018

Drogba had twitched on the bench for the first hour of this exercise in caginess.

From The Guardian • Jun. 15, 2010

Hanuman hadn’t laughed, but his mouth had twitched.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

He had twitched because he was excited about going to the Westing house again, even if he hadn't figured out the clues.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

The impulse of his ray had twitched his ankle from her grasp.

From Wandl the Invader by Cummings, Ray