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shook

[shook] / ʃʊk /






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And on Sunday, Germany’s Alexander Zverev finally shook the mantle of being the best active tennis player never to win a Grand Slam tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

They coldly shook hands with the South Korean players before the match then followed with rough and aggressive play.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Equities shook off new inflation concerns to hit new highs on Thursday.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Afterward, the councilmember shook hands with Carlos Perea, executive director of the nonprofit Harbor Institute and one of the news conference’s organizers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The cub shook itself and bounded off into the gloom.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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