Example Sentences

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When the aircraft parked and the doors opened, Harris said his head was throbbing, he felt confused and was struggling to string sentences together.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

However, an admission afterwards that his wrist was "throbbing" meant Kyrgios was unsure if he could physically withstand the rigours of a five-set Grand Slam match.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2025

That sunny day, as Babb walked into the café, the rainy season had subsided and the earth was throbbing with the possibility of new crops and jobs for the workers.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2024

For weeks afterward, he said, his skull was throbbing, and he was confused and angry.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

Toby’s head was throbbing, and his entire body might have been run over by a dump truck.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss