shake
Example Sentences
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What is Zuffa Boxing and can it shake up the sport?
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway’s $6.8 billion deal to acquire a major home builder reflects its conviction that the housing market will shake off its yearslong slump and recover as it always has.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
“Let’s not have him shake his head,” said Rae, as she leaned closer toward the screen displaying the vertical video feed of the father eating from a bright yellow pouch of Gushers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
In changing the subject a bit or expanding the set of issues in play, he tries to shake things up in ways that he thinks will strengthen his hand.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
He holds me while my shoulders shake and the sun relinquishes its last beam, giving way to blackness.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
