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shake

[sheyk] / ʃeɪk /




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Shake Shack recently cut its outlook for the second quarter of 2026, citing a challenging consumer environment and intensifying competition.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Shake Shack swung to a loss in the prior quarter after being squeezed by additional investments intended to drive traffic while consumers spend less at restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Shake a bucket of gravel and larger stones will rise to the top as smaller grains sink below.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

This location also features a marshmallow-and-chocolate-sauce Penguin Shake in honor of the tuxedoed mascot of the original.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

And beneath the chuckles of the crowd I could hear the swishing of its ruffled paper, while the same out-of-the-corner-of-the-mouth voice continued to spiel: Shake it up!

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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