shaky
Example Sentences
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But Gulf Arab states and others believe Washington, hitherto their chief guarantor of security and deterrence, is in shaky hands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
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
Jonah glanced over at his friend, who did indeed look shaky.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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