Example Sentences

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But deep, deep inside, Inigo’s stomach was knotting.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

The dehydration was knotting up the muscles in my back too.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin

Amaka had rolled out of bed and was knotting her wrapper over her nightdress.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

By lunchtime I was knotting the garlands into neat circles and tossing them onto the heap of garlands as quickly as Tanu and the others.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan

While he was knotting the bridle, a neighing sound from the stable caused both horse and rider to turn their eyes involuntarily in that direction.

From The Country Doctor by Marriage, Ellen