shake off
Example Sentences
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Berkshire Hathaway’s $6.8 billion deal to acquire a major home builder reflects its conviction that the housing market will shake off its yearslong slump and recover as it always has.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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
The BofA note came at the right time as the market begins to shake off its AI fears.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
It doesn’t look like markets are ready to shake off Friday’s jitters.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
I shake off thoughts of Mateo burning because no, that’s not happening.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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