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shake

[sheyk] / ʃeɪk /




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What is Zuffa Boxing and can it shake up the sport?

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

Diller, who got his start in the mailroom at William Morris Agency, has always looked for a way to shake up what he saw as staid industries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“I think we need to shake things up in this state — in this nation,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

I shake my head and splash across the yard, barreling past Dad into the warmth of the living room.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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