shaken

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U.S. relations with the region have been shaken by the war, which created major costs and inflamed U.S. allies’ security concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The mixed signals underscored the fragile state of talks aimed at ending the Middle East war, which has profoundly shaken global energy markets.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

AI has shaken the cyber-security world, with concerns focussing on Mythos in particular.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“We didn’t understand what was happening,” one shaken Montenegran concertgoer said on Instagram during the outdoor show.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Daisy had me so shaken up by now, I hardly knew what to believe.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls