Example Sentences

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"This is my brother Hassan's bracelet," he said, showing it on his wrist, his voice trembling.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

"His death is my greatest pain," said Cherifa, her voice trembling, from inside a rough brick shelter.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

And if you hear trembling violins and thrumming cellos, you might lapse into a vision of storm-whipped waves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Symptoms can include a racing heartbeat; feeling faint, dizzy or light-headed; feeling very hot or very cold; sweating, trembling or shaking; feeling sick; chest and stomach pain; and struggling to breathe and shaking legs.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Fingers trembling, I dig for my phone in my backpack, pull it out, hit the flashlight.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz