shake
Example Sentences
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Wilson, who owns around 8.7% of Lululemon’s outstanding shares, had been trying to shake up the board in the face of steep competition against brands like Vuori and lower-priced dupes.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Diller, who got his start in the mailroom at William Morris Agency, has always looked for a way to shake up what he saw as staid industries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Leke described the moment where he showed his dad the black-and-white footage of emaciated children and said until then in his "43 years of existence" he had never heard his father's voice shake.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Wind ruffled Harding’s hair as he took time to shake hands and introduce himself to every Bowl employee he came into contact with.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
I shake my head, my words tangled up inside the lump of grief and gratitude that clogs my throat.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
