quake

Example Sentences

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After the quake, thousands of people whose homes had been made uninhabitable or who feared aftershocks slept out for weeks by the moat, but it is once again the preserve of morning joggers and sightseers.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

And you certainly can’t quake at the industry’s bleak state while refusing to be the change you wish to see.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

When Covid hit, this social compact appeared to quake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

The couple believe the quake caused the bank to shift and crack violently and fear it is only a matter of time before it moves again.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Nearby, a barber named Seizo Sasaki was in his shop when the quake hit.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland