shake off

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The first time “Buffy” ended, Gellar attempted to shake off the slayer with a slew of fascinating, genuinely provocative roles that utilized her skillset.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

CoreWeave has struggled to shake off market concerns about the stability of its business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Nick Stockley, partner at law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter says any new business connected with Global Counsel will find it "very difficult to shake off the Mandelson stigma".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

The stocks have also struggled to shake off worries tied to the rise of artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

I wasn’t really hungry, but I hoped a little food in my stomach might help shake off the sluggishness of the nahlrout.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss