shaking

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Victory in the first Test against New Zealand was supposed to be a small step towards shaking off the Ashes hangover.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of western Cuba on Monday, with AFP journalists in Havana reporting 20 seconds of shaking that forced Cubans out of buildings and into the streets.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

It said 22 million people were exposed to moderate to severe shaking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Kelsey Mitchell and Makayla Timpson appear to try to calm Clark, who can be seen shaking her head while standing behind her coach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“No, I don’t want you down in those bottoms,” Mama said, shaking her head.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls