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Example Sentences
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The 63-year-old Irish executive came into BP telling contacts that he had the executive-level experience and unflinching personality the company needed from an outsider to shake things up, according to people who interacted with him.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
“Let’s not have him shake his head,” said Rae, as she leaned closer toward the screen displaying the vertical video feed of the father eating from a bright yellow pouch of Gushers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Boulter has been struggling to shake off an illness in recent days and, moving forward, she said her "number one priority" is returning to full fitness for the upcoming grass-court tournaments.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
In changing the subject a bit or expanding the set of issues in play, he tries to shake things up in ways that he thinks will strengthen his hand.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
It seemed that everyone in Haarlem wanted to be first to shake Father’s hand.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
