shake
Example Sentences
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At that point Clark left her seat to stand next to White and shake her head.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Wilson, who owns around 8.7% of Lululemon’s outstanding shares, had been trying to shake up the board in the face of steep competition against brands like Vuori and lower-priced dupes.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
For those associated with the club, the desire to watch a successful team next season is blended with a need to shake off the damage Eckert's actions have caused.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 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 imagined telling Mr. Vincent about the letters, and having Mr. Vincent shake his head dismissively and say, “Come on, Jonah. Stay within the realm of reality.”
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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