shaken

Example Sentences

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This type of concrete building lacks enough steel to keep the brittle concrete in the columns from exploding when shaken in an earthquake.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

On social media, Venezuelans said they were shaken by the disaster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

"All three were heroes... they're a close-knit family and they're still quite shaken by it."

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Quebec Premier Christine Frechette said she was "deeply shaken by the tragic events," while urging people to "avoid speculation," about what transpired.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

It feels so much worse than being shaken around in the Shake and Bake test.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga