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rattle

[rat-l] / ˈræt l /




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The deal may rattle GSK shareholders, given it would be the company’s biggest acquisition in eight years.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

“It’s hard not to see this as, like, the final death rattle of an era.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 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

With a worrisome rattle, the taxi lurched forward, nearly crashing into a boat stacked high with papayas.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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