shake off

Example Sentences

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But it struggled to shake off a sense of fragility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The BofA note came at the right time as the market begins to shake off its AI fears.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

But if Arsenal shake off the pressure and the mental tiredness that seems to be making it harder, they could feel they have nothing to lose by then.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Yet Pret has struggled to shake off a reputation as being expensive in comparison to other High Street chains.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

He shook his head as though to shake off my concern, his eyes glittering.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson