Example Sentences
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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
When it came time for him to address the gathering at his uncle’s grave, Franken’s voice quavered as he took in, for the first time, the cross that was about to be removed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2020
As her voice quavered, I felt a surge of emotion so strong it seemed to paralyze me.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2018
“What the babies go through - and they are babies - it’s unimaginable,” said Sen. Rob Olson, an Olathe Republican, whose voice quavered as he urged colleagues to support the bill.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 19, 2015
His voice quavered like the bird’s voice when he spoke, welcoming Ged kindly.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
