shaken

Example Sentences

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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

They are then cleaned and roasted in the same pot and to ensure the roast is as even as possible, the beans must be constantly shaken as they heat.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

He seemed shaken by the feedback, one of the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

My father’s health was deeply shaken by the horror of the recent events.

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley