shake off
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The BofA note came at the right time as the market begins to shake off its AI fears.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
It doesn’t look like markets are ready to shake off Friday’s jitters.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The question for Guy is whether he can ultimately shake off the performance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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
Though two of Morgant’s warriors stood by it with drawn swords, Taran could not shake off the sense of fear and foreboding that hung like a dark mist about the cauldron.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
![]()