shaken

Example Sentences

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She said years of reports about leaked papers have shaken her confidence in the fairness of the testing system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Judge Emeka Nwite, who presided over the case, said the evidence presented against them was "neither shaken nor contradicted during cross examination".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"Japan's past as a peace-loving nation has been valued by the region and by 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

I expect Kumu Maka to appear really angry, but they actually just look shaken.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila