Example Sentences
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I squirmed, then froze in my chair, trying to conceal my cringe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025
“Mr. Patel was so anxious to take credit for finding Mr. Kirk’s assassin that he violated one of the basics of effective law enforcement,” Durbin explained as Patel squirmed.
From Salon • Sep. 17, 2025
Sliding through the metal detectors, I overheard a sergeant explain how he put down his lunch, turned to grab a spoon, and, as he lifted the lid of his bowl, roaches squirmed underneath.
From Slate • May 19, 2025
Internally, Gabriela Jaquez squirmed each time she heard the praise.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2025
Especially, I remembered as my insides squirmed uncomfortably, when that squirrel has some help from the future.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
