- past participle of shake.
shaken
Example Sentences
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The report is the culmination of years of rumors and probes that have shaken up Lloyd’s, the world’s biggest insurance marketplace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
“He shared that he was shaken by what happened and needed time to process it. You could see the disappointment on his face,” she said.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Speaking at a joint press conference with Merz near Cologne after meetings between the French and German governments, Macron said that "right now we are being shaken" by China's trade practices.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
The experience has left her shaken, constantly "on edge" and "looking over my shoulder" but her footballing drive is as strong as ever.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
But then it was like an entire zoo had shaken itself loose from the heavens.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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