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rattle

[rat-l] / ˈræt l /




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In this world, the bizarre proclivities of one man can disturb the peace and rattle markets.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

That’s a headache for many companies but unlikely to rattle the market, which is coming to terms with the view that tariffs are here to stay—but with some guardrails.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“It’s hard not to see this as, like, the final death rattle of an era.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Zac Ward missed a tackle and that opened the space for the French side to rattle forward as Auguste Cadot found N'Gandebe who raced over, and Domingo Miotti levelled the game from the tee.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Their exhaust pipes rattle as they wait for us.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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