Example Sentences

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“Instead of that, I believe he will convulse them with laughter.”

From Frank Merriwell's New Comedian The Rise of a Star by Standish, Burt L.

I will tell its origin when I am on my trial; but I warn you, Monsieur le Juge, the revelation will convulse France from the Mediterranean to the Channel.'

From The Turnstile by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

At a funeral, the slightest thing, not in the least ridiculous at any other time, will convulse us with internal laughter.

From A Christmas Garland by Beerbohm, Max, Sir

The jokes of the judge will convulse the court and his wisdom enthral it, but no meaner authority therein, either as humorist or sage, will be heard, under pain of expulsion.

From Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources by Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward)

Their seemingly unconscious humor is so deliciously absurd that it will convulse the reader with laughter in nearly every line.

From Found in the Philippines The Story of a Woman's Letters by King, Charles