Example Sentences

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“When the electrons encounter the laser, they will wiggle just like they do in an undulator.”

From Science Magazine • Mar. 22, 2023

If a dog is happy, it will wiggle its butt along with the tail; but if the butt does not also wiggle, be careful.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2023

That’s right, the putative stars will wiggle their hips, shuffle their feet and shake their metaphorical tail feathers, all while tugging at our heart strings.

From Time • Apr. 9, 2013

They do not look interesting, but they look tired, and it is time to wedge them down between the sheets to the bed's own foot, where they will wiggle a bit and then fall dormant.

From Time Magazine Archive

Still, I think she will wiggle along for some time and be of real service if I can fix up the heaves a little.

From The Pony Rider Boys in the Rockies Or, the Secret of the Lost Claim by Patchin, Frank Gee