shaky

Example Sentences

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It comes several days after Washington and Tehran exchanged strikes, in an escalation that threatened a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

That would mean a shaky defensive lineup with the game still on the line in the ninth, with pitchers forced to hit if it went into extra innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Many countries are net importers and struggling to mitigate the impact of higher prices and shortages of critical inputs with subsidies and stimulus that is straining, in some instances, shaky finances.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

And yet the scientific consensus for precisely how it works remains shaky at best.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

I said, “Hello, I’m Sophie Brown,” but my voice was quiet and squeaky and shaky all at once, and I thought for a minute about just turning and leaving.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones