rattle
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Ms. Chimo is a delight in the choicest supporting role as the peculiarly overeducated Saunders, whose unsolicited advice and unwanted commentary rattle Julia’s already fragile nerves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
New model releases or AI capabilities could further rattle the sector.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
“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
The floorboards rattle, and lights flicker throughout the house.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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