spasmodically
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Paulekas was easy to spot in the crowd of wildly attired, spasmodically gyrating teenagers: He was the old guy in his 50s with the wisps of silver hair, Salvador Dali goatee and white bell bottoms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2022
He had a habit of gyrating and moving his body spasmodically while performing, and even while being promoted as the “Wonder of the World,” many described him as an “idiot,” even an “imbecile.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 3, 2021
The muscles contract and relax spasmodically — shiver — to generate heat, which requires increased glucose usage.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 3, 2018
The narrative is spasmodically gripping, with Mr le Carré at his old best in full flow.
From Economist ● Sep. 7, 2017
“Who does he think,” he demanded, sniffing, spasmodically and wiping his nose with the back of his sturdy wrist, “he is, a cop or something?”
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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