shake off

Example Sentences

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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

Berkshire Hathaway’s $6.8 billion deal to acquire a major home builder reflects its conviction that the housing market will shake off its yearslong slump and recover as it always has.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

I tried to shake off the guilt, remind myself that I’d only just got here and was hardly in a position to help others.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo