shaken

Example Sentences

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Five years ago, a community perched high on a hill overlooking Swansea city centre was shaken to its core.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"Japan's past as a peace-loving nation has been valued by the region and by the international community. This fact will not be shaken by false claims, because it is a fact," he said.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Chief Executive Marc Benioff has shaken off investor concerns that AI will replace software as a service, while the company’s stock has lost a third of its value this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Muslims have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia against the backdrop of a region deeply shaken by the Iran war.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

I turn to the others and realize that they’re all just as shaken as I am—even the preppy kid.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman