quake

Example Sentences

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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

The quake had an estimated intensity of V on the modified Mercalli intensity scale, which signifies moderate shaking — strong enough to overturn unstable objects and break windows.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

Sendai, a large city close to the epicenter, was hit by the full force of the quake, but all of Honshu felt it.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland