Example Sentences

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But while Wembanyama is having the time of his life, every other team in the league is quaking in its boots.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

"Recording it was very fun. Can't believe I'm on a song with Melanie C. Baby Becky is quaking."

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2023

Madison is quaking in his boots because his arguments aren’t working.

From Slate • Aug. 3, 2021

Bruce Wayne is quaking in his boots right now.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2018

Our entire class is quaking in its boots.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank