shake
Example Sentences
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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
“I think we need to shake things up in this state — in this nation,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Boulter has been struggling to shake off an illness in recent days and, moving forward, she said her "number one priority" is returning to full fitness for the upcoming grass-court tournaments.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
I softly put a hand on the bed to shake her.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
