rattle

Example Sentences

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During the powerful launch of the spacecraft into space, Orion experiences what Knight called “shake, rattle and roll,” potentially affecting onboard devices and operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“Other rattlesnakes prefer to rely on their excellent camouflage and may not rattle or move until the person is very close,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Horsfield’s version shows the kind of sumptuous cage many aspire to live in, revealing why some people prefer to remain lavishly trapped, and others rattle the bars, hoping for escape.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

In a video to clients, UBS strategist Bhanu Baweja cautioned that markets have become accustomed to U.S. policies being reversed when they rattle market.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

I heard the distant rattle of wheels on rails, felt the air rush past, and then there was silence.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda