shake
Example Sentences
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Even when “Stop! That! Train!” falters and the steel of the train tracks starts to shake things too severely, the film is put back on its course by its sheer joy.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Wilson, who owns around 8.7% of Lululemon’s outstanding shares, had been trying to shake up the board in the face of steep competition against brands like Vuori and lower-priced dupes.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 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
“And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, leave that place and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them,” Jesus said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
I shake my head, no, I refuse to believe that.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
