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shaking

[shey-king] / ˈʃeɪ kɪŋ /


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OpenAI officially announcing plans to go public solidifies that this is shaking up to be a year marked by the largest IPOs in Wall Street’s history.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

In one video posted by a primary school in Davao Occidental province, dozens of terrified students can be seen squatting on the shaking ground.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“That is disgusting,” Messinger said, shaking her head.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Now I cringe as she bricks the trey and immediately complains to the officials, spreading her arms, shaking her head, screaming in their face.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Father had risen from his chair and was eagerly shaking the newcomer’s hand.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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