rattle

Example Sentences

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“Other rattlesnakes prefer to rely on their excellent camouflage and may not rattle or move until the person is very close,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Horsfield’s version shows the kind of sumptuous cage many aspire to live in, revealing why some people prefer to remain lavishly trapped, and others rattle the bars, hoping for escape.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Fuel disruptions could increase costs and rattle consumer behavior beyond the short term, businesses say in shareholder reports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

To rattle Ireland they needed a fast start and a lead, which they've rarely had in this game.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Of the two thousand or so each year that are strong enough to be felt, most are small tremors, which do little more than rattle dishes and set off car alarms.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland