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rattle

[rat-l] / ˈræt l /




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In this world, the bizarre proclivities of one man can disturb the peace and rattle markets.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

That’s a headache for many companies but unlikely to rattle the market, which is coming to terms with the view that tariffs are here to stay—but with some guardrails.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s a manufactured veneer of hyper-competence that he can rattle off whenever he is confronted about his personal misconduct.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

But Ukraine has become ever more adept at targeting Russian cities, including Moscow, with long-range drones that cause limited damage but rattle public opinion.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

But he was also a professional in the business of occasionally belligerent ghosts, and it would take much more than this to rattle him.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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