shaken

Example Sentences

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The father of one of three 14-year-old boys involved in the incident said his son was "shaken" afterwards.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Some Washington reporters left the event shaken, while some were convinced they were heroes for surviving.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Melania Trump, who appeared visibly shaken during the Saturday night scare, expressed her outrage in a social media post earlier Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

"Political violence has no place in any democracy and my thoughts are with all those who have been shaken by this disturbing event," Carney wrote on X.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

“I’ve been shaken, and I won’t bear it!” growled Laurie indignantly.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott