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shook

[shook] / ʃʊk /






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"The building shook, and right then chaos broke out, everyone running down the stairs," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

Do tell: Were you shook by the Rams’ move Monday to acquire Garrett, the five-time All-Pro, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year and all-time single-season sacks leader?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

I stood and shook the snow out of my clothes—it was actually packed in my ears—and tipped the sled upright.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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