shake

Example Sentences

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Here’s how it can shake its midlife crisis.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“Two coaches meet at half-court and they shake hands, correct? Ever see it? They announce it on the loudspeaker. I waited there for like three minutes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

It comes amid the war in Iran, and part of a wider shake up of the US military which Hegseth has been conducting since entering the Pentagon.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

As a precautionary measure, the teams did not shake hands after Thursday’s game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Jonah wondered if he could write those names down, pass them along to Chip and Katherine, and get them to shake their heads yes or no without Mom or Dad’s noticing.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix