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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

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

Wind ruffled Harding’s hair as he took time to shake hands and introduce himself to every Bowl employee he came into contact with.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The intense fury that’s traveling up and down my spine causes my hand to shake as I make my way to the third display.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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