shake off

Example Sentences

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The BofA note came at the right time as the market begins to shake off its AI fears.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The question for Guy is whether he can ultimately shake off the performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

But, after a while, he noticed "frustrations start to creep in" and he struggled to shake off the feeling he was "a weaker version of myself".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The first time “Buffy” ended, Gellar attempted to shake off the slayer with a slew of fascinating, genuinely provocative roles that utilized her skillset.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

She helped me shake off my British accent and survive the first few months here, but I'm thinking of replacing her.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins