rattle

Example Sentences

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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

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

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

“When you hear them rattle it’s a warning sign to stay away.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Liu can rattle off a list of everything she loves about it: the entrance to the triple salchow, the exit after the loop, the loop itself, the step sequence—and the ebullient finale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

What’s more, hundreds of aftershocks continued to rattle Fukushima, threatening to shake broken pieces loose from buildings at any time.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland