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Dressed in a traditional feathered cloak, her voice quavered as she thrust a photo of her mother at the committee.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2023

Thompson’s eyes welled with tears and her voice quavered.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2021

His distinctive voice quavered to traditional Persian music on state radio for years before supporting protesters following Iran’s contested 2009 election.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2020

Palm Springs Police Chief Bryan Reyes’ voice quavered at a news conference hours later as he described watching Zerebny’s husband, a Riverside County sheriff's deputy, say goodbye to his wife. 

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2016

His voice quavered like the bird’s voice when he spoke, welcoming Ged kindly.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin