shakers
Example Sentences
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He saw a through line connecting the varied subjects of the films she worked on — Kahlo, the Shakers, the visionaries behind the Brooklyn Bridge — and including her as well.
From New York Times
The show was canceled in 2014 after one season, but Schneider remained at Nickelodeon and created two more shows: “Game Shakers” and “Henry Danger.”
From Los Angeles Times
Shakers promoted a relatively simple, almost monastic aesthetic, so the room was sparse.
From New York Times
In August of 1774, eight intrepid Shakers landed in Manhattan from Manchester, England, in search of a home where they could practice their fledgling religion in peace.
From New York Times
“There’s so much that I love about the Shakers in terms of their approach to life, minimalism and utility,” she said.
From New York Times
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