shake off
Example Sentences
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Of all the places for England to begin a new era, Headingley is the most difficult to shake off the memory of Ben Stokes.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The Vances, however, can’t seem to shake off suspicions that they loathe each other, no matter how many smiles they flash at the camera.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
We just have to shake off a little rust first.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
Oil prices on Wednesday fell toward prewar levels, while tech stocks struggled to shake off AI-bubble fears.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Mom shook her head, not as if she was answering him, but as though she was trying to shake off the words.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
