were quaking
- past progressive of quake.
Example Sentences
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I’m sure many an old time DJ were quaking in their boots when they saw him heading outside while his show was still on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2020
Some of the best performances surrounding this year’s Globes were in the prebroadcast promotion, which acted as if Hollywood were quaking at the thought of Mr. Gervais’s scathing return.
From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2016
“Our parents were quaking with fear while we were having a great time.”
From Newsweek ● Jul. 16, 2012
We all remained where we were quaking with anxiety, when the ground opened in front of us and a black and white cat leapt out, its hair standing on end, and miauing frightfully.
From The Arabian Nights by Lang, Andrew
But his jaws were chattering, his limbs were quaking, so they seized him between them, and made off, but never bargained for the meeting of Mr. Carlyle and his party.
From East Lynne by Wood, Henry, Mrs.
